Total births
662
Boys' name · since 1922
Riddick
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 662 babies named Riddick, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6525
- among boys today
- 662
- born since 1922
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Riddick currently ranks #6525 among boys' names in America, with 662 babies recorded since 1922.
Riddick has 662 recorded births among boys since 1922, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6525 as of the latest data, more common than 54% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 2025.
- #6525 among boys today
- 662 born since 1922
- 2010s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Riddick is currently the #6525 boys' name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 662 born since 1922, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6525
- among boys today
- 662
- born since 1922
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Riddick vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6525
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Riddick was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
52 babies were named Riddick in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Riddick compares
662 Top 38% higher than 62% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Riddick's all-time total is 80% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Riddick | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 662 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 23 | 22,252 |
Riddick's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Riddick's full recorded timeline at 2013, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1922, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2016 peak of 52 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Riddick at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#6,525
Active since
1922
Riddick popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Riddick by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Riddick's strongest decade.
348 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Riddick births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
197 births
- 2010s
2010s
348 births
- 2020s 107
2020s
107 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 348 births (53% of all-time use).
How Riddick compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Riddick's total volume
Riddick vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Riddick by state
Where Riddick concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 19 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Riddick's total US births 2.9%
Even split
19 of 662 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Riddick? ▼
Since 1922, Social Security records show 662 babies named Riddick. Today it holds rank #6525 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 52 births.
When was Riddick most popular? ▼
Riddick was most popular in the 2010s decade with 348 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Riddick most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Riddick are Texas (19 births), Illinois (10 births), Indiana (6 births).
How long has the name Riddick been used? ▼
Records for Riddick go back to 1922, giving 104 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Riddick? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ridge, Ridley, Rider, Ridwan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Riddick's data
- Riddick's decade-level peak was the 2010s (348 total births); usage has since declined to 107 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Riddicks (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Riddick
Nearby Names Like Riddick
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Riddick
Ridge Boy
#527 7,893 births
Ridley Boy
#2238 1,528 births
Rider Boy
#4159 1,293 births
Ridwan Boy
#4654 689 births
Ridhaan Boy
#4554 372 births
Compare Riddick side by side: Riddick vs Ridge Riddick vs Ridley Riddick vs Rider
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1922–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Riddick: #6525 Boys' Name - 662 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/riddick. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Riddick draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.