Ritchie Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRICH-ee / /ˈrɪtʃi/English; German
Meaning
English: Brave power; German: Ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
Ritchie is often considered a diminutive of Richard, which has roots in Old High German. The name Richard was popular among royalty and nobility in medieval Europe. Ritchie has gained popularity as a standalone name in English-speaking countries. It reflects a trend of using diminutive forms as given names.
Trend Summary
Ritchie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Richie
- Ritchy
International Variants
- Rico (Spanish)
- Rikard (Swedish)
- Rik (Dutch)
Famous people named Ritchie
Ritchie Blackmore is an English guitarist known for his work with the rock bands Deep Purple and Rainbow.
Ritchie Valens was an American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll music.
Ritchie McCaw is a former New Zealand rugby player, widely regarded as one of the greatest captains in rugby history.
Ritchie Coster is a British actor known for his roles in various television series and films.
Fictional characters named Ritchie
Ritchie Aprile is a character from the television series The Sopranos, known for his involvement in organized crime.
Ritchie Rich is a character from the comic book series and films, depicted as a wealthy young boy with a variety of adventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ritchie was first seen in the United States in 1914. Ritchie has ranked as high as #975 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Ritchie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ritchie (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 27 |
| 1947 | 27 |
| 1948 | 34 |
| 1949 | 47 |
| 1950 | 50 |
| 1951 | 90 |
| 1952 | 81 |
| 1953 | 82 |
| 1954 | 122 |
| 1955 | 92 |
| 1956 | 103 |
| 1957 | 84 |
| 1958 | 43 |
| 1959 | 71 |
| 1960 | 54 |
| 1961 | 40 |
| 1962 | 96 |
| 1963 | 121 |
| 1964 | 153 |
| 1965 | 118 |
| 1966 | 127 |
| 1967 | 131 |
| 1968 | 105 |
| 1969 | 90 |
| 1970 | 87 |
| 1971 | 86 |
| 1972 | 72 |
| 1973 | 78 |
| 1974 | 63 |
| 1975 | 44 |
| 1976 | 46 |
| 1977 | 34 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 55 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 25 |