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Ridge is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English vocabulary word denoting a continuous elevated mountain crest, or from the English surname derived from the word." It ranked #530 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English vocabulary word denoting a continuous elevated mountain crest, or from the English surname derived from the word. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Ridge ranked #530 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #530 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ridge mean?
Behind the Name does not give Ridge a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the English vocabulary word denoting a continuous elevated mountain crest, or.
Is Ridge a popular name?
Ridge ranked #530 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Ridge a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Ridge appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ridge — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
