Ridge

Meaning of Ridge

It refers to someone who lives near a ridge, like a hilltop or crest.

Ridge has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ridge

Ridge has held fairly steady, sitting around #530 in 2025 after peaking at #505 in 2023.

Notable people named Ridge

• Ridge Forrester
  Fictional character, The Bold
• Ridge Holland
  Professional wrestler
• Ridge Zirkle
  American politician
• Ridge Goodwin
  American football player
• Ridge Canipe
  American actor

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Questions about the name Ridge

What does the name Ridge mean?

Ridge means it refers to someone who lives near a ridge, like a hilltop or crest, and it comes from English origins.

Is Ridge a boy's or a girl's name?

Ridge is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ridge?

In 2025, Ridge ranked #530 for boys, down from #528 the year before.

When was Ridge most popular?

Ridge peaked at #505 in 2023.