Boy · #5,981 in 2026

Riddick

Name: Popularity of the name Riddick in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Riddick, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,981

Peak Rank

#2,437 (2016)

Total Babies

675

5-Yr Trend

-37%

1922

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#2437

Peak Rank

675

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Riddick

Riddick first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1922, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 52 Riddicks were born — ranking #2,437 that year. As of 2026, Riddick ranks #5,981 for baby boys with 15 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 675 Riddicks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Riddick

Phonetically similar names — useful when Riddick is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ridic
Reddick
Redick
Ruddick
Roddick
Radic
Radek
Radich
Ruddock
Retic
Rhetic
Retick

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Riddick

What does the name Riddick mean?

Riddick is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Riddick in 2026?

In 2026, Riddick ranks #5,981 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Riddick most popular?

Riddick reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #2,437 that year with 52 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Riddick most popular?

Riddick has historically been most popular in Indiana, Missouri, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Riddick.

Is Riddick a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Riddick is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Riddick?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Riddick include Arcadio, Jeston, Darnelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Riddick

Riddick is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 675 births in the dataset. Riddick's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #2,437. Use the chart and map above to compare Riddick's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.