Ridley

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

Boy's name · #2089 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Ridley reached its best rank, #1742, in 2018 and ranked #2089 in 2025. Roughly 1,500 boys have been named Ridley since 1915. It is also an American family name — about 12,000 people carry it as a surname, according to US census data. About 57% of babies named Ridley in recent years have been girls.

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.

Similar names: Loki · Rishaan · Adley · Henley · Radley · Weslee

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