Total births
19
Boys' name · since 1953
Ritchey
19 babies named Ritchey in U.S. Social Security records since 1953, with the highest year being 1963. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 19
- total births
- 1953–1972
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
19 boys have been named Ritchey since 1953, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ritchey recorded 19 times among boys since 1953, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 1972.
- 19 total births
- 1953–1972 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
19 boys have been named Ritchey since 1953, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1972.
- 19
- total births
- 1953–1972
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Ritchey was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
8 babies were named Ritchey in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Ritchey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ritchey splits its recorded history at 1963: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1963 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ritchey at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Ritchey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–1972
- Peak year (1963)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Ritchey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Ritchey's strongest decade.
8 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Ritchey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
6 births
- 1960s
1960s
8 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 8 births (42% of all-time use).
Ritchey by state
Where Ritchey concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 26.3% |
Texas share of Ritchey's total US births 26.3%
5 of 19 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ritchey? ▼
Since 1953, Social Security records show 19 babies named Ritchey. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1963, with 8 births.
When was Ritchey most popular? ▼
Ritchey was most popular in the 1960s decade with 8 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Ritchey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ritchey are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Ritchey been used? ▼
Records for Ritchey go back to 1953, giving 20 years of history through 1972.
What names are similar to Ritchey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ritchie, Rito, Rithvik, Rita, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ritchey's data
- Ritchey's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (8 total births) through the 1970s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ritcheys (5 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 Ritchey
Nearby Names Like Ritchey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ritchey
Ritchie Boy
#4215 4,120 births
Rito Boy
#11002 1,472 births
Rithvik Boy
#4664 781 births
Rita Boy
778 births
Ritvik Boy
#9438 498 births
Compare Ritchey side by side: Ritchey vs Ritchie Ritchey vs Rito Ritchey vs Rithvik
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1953–1972 (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. "Ritchey: Baby Name Since 1953 - 19 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ritchey. 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 Ritchey 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 July 2026.