Gender: Male
Origin: English, Spanish
Meaning: Powerful or chief, Powerful Ruler, Old Leader
Pronunciation: RICH-ee, /ˈrɪtʃi/, R IH CH IY
Popularity Rank: #19,981
Derived from the Old English name, 'Rich', meaning 'chief' or 'powerful'. It is often used as a diminutive of Richard or a variation of Ricky. It can also be a surname of Scottish origin.
The name Ritchie is of English, Spanish origin and means Powerful or chief, Powerful Ruler, Old Leader, Dominant Ruler, Variant of Richard, Brave. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Ritchie is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Netherlands, and 61 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RICH-ee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈrɪtʃi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R IH CH IY
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Ritchie is recorded 2,069 times globally, ranking it as the 19,981th most common name worldwide.
Ritchie is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 389 occurrences, making it the 2,215th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Ritchie is found among 1 in every 1409 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #2,215 | 1 : 1,409 |
| United States of America | #6,410 | 1 : 4,970 |
| Netherlands | #2,328 | 1 : 1,530 |
| France | #8,390 | 1 : 10,268 |
| Saudi Arabia | #20,569 | 1 : 29,214 |
| Canada | #4,143 | 1 : 3,807 |
| Malaysia | #11,100 | 1 : 22,620 |
| Philippines | #1,512 | 1 : 3,281 |
| Mexico | #9,187 | 1 : 13,247 |
| Belgium | #4,390 | 1 : 4,895 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ritchie from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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