Ridgeway Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationRIDGE-way / ˈrɪdʒ.weɪ

English

Meaning

dweller by the ridge way

Historical & Cultural Background

Ridgeway is a surname that has transitioned into a given name. It is derived from Old English elements, where 'ridge' refers to a long, narrow hilltop and 'way' denotes a path or road. The name reflects geographical features and was likely used to describe someone living near such a landscape. Over time, it has gained popularity as a first name in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Ridgeway has seen limited use as a first name in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.

Similar Names

RidleyReedRileyRonanRoccoRylanRubenRex

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Sibling Suggestions

RidgeWayneRayWyattRyder

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ridgeway was first seen in the United States in 1922. Ridgeway has ranked as high as #904 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Ridgeway has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ridgeway

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19225
19236