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Ridgely

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIJ-lee /ˈrɪdʒ.li/High

Meaning: An English surname from a place name, 'the ridge meadow' or 'woodland clearing on a ridge' (hrycg, 'ridge,' + leah, 'meadow; clearing'). A landed, nature-rooted surname name.Low

In 30 seconds: A landed surname-name: Ridgely means 'the ridge meadow' (said 'RIJ-lee'). Nature-rooted and polished.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAn English surname from a place name, 'the ridge meadow' or 'woodland clearing on a ridge' (hrycg, 'ridge,' + leah, 'meadow; clearing'). A landed, nature-rooted surname name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12000 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319462024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ridgely is an English surname from a place name, 'the ridge meadow' (hrycg + leah). It reads landed and polished as a first name - rare in the U.S. (said 'RIJ-lee').

It appears only rarely as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and polished.

Did you know? Ridgely is an English place-surname meaning 'the ridge meadow' or 'woodland clearing on a ridge' - a landed, nature-rooted name with a polished ring (said 'RIJ-lee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Ridgely — English place-surname; 'ridge meadow'

Variations

RidgeleyRidgleyRidge

Nicknames

RidgeLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ridgely mean?

Ridgely is an English surname from a place name meaning 'the ridge meadow' or 'woodland clearing on a ridge.'

How do you pronounce Ridgely?

It's said RIJ-lee /ˈrɪdʒ.li/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ridgely a boy or girl name?

Ridgely is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ridgely?

Ridgely is a rare name in the U.S.

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