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Ridley

“Reed clearing, or a cleared woodland meadow” — Old English origin

Boy's name · #2077 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Ridley has appeared in US records since 1915 — best rank #1733 (2018) · 1,528 babies named Ridley all-time · 1 in 25,000 boys born in 2025.

Around the world: about 1 in 14,000 boys in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 4 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Ridleys

• Ridley Scott — English filmmaker (born 1937)
• Ridley Pearson — American writer
• Ridley Jacobs — West Indian cricketer
• Ridley Burton — association football player (1893-1974)
• Ridley Bent — Canadian singer

In stories & tradition

• Ridley — Metroid · Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

What Ridleys become

Among 15 notable people named Ridley:

No single standout — notable Ridleys spread across many fields.

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