Ridham
Of Indian origin, a masculine name meaning "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Ridham. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ridham today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ridham births was 2020 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ridham. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ridham with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ridham. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2020
8 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#9,371
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Ridham: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ridham by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ridham during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ridham
The name Ridham originates from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages that emerged in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. Ridham is a masculine name that is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "ridh," meaning "to succeed" or "to prosper."
The earliest known mention of the name Ridham can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used as a name for boys born into affluent or prosperous families. The name carries connotations of success, wealth, and good fortune, making it a popular choice among parents seeking auspicious names for their children.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ridham can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most revered texts of Hinduism, which dates back to around 1500-1200 BCE. In the Rigveda, there are mentions of individuals with names similar to Ridham, such as Ridha and Ridhi, suggesting the name's ancient roots.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ridham. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Ridham Deva, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE in the Indian subcontinent. His writings and teachings on Hindu philosophy and spirituality had a significant impact on the intellectual and cultural landscape of the time.
Another prominent figure with the name Ridham was Ridham Chandra, a celebrated poet and writer who lived in the 16th century during the reign of the Mughal Empire in India. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.
In more recent times, Ridham Desai (1932-2018) was a prominent Indian industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the successful Ridham Group of Companies, which operates in various sectors including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and real estate.
Ridham Narang (born 1978) is a contemporary Indian author and screenwriter known for his bestselling novels and critically acclaimed scripts for Bollywood films. His literary works often explore themes of love, relationships, and the complexities of modern urban life.
Ridham Kapoor (born 1992) is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has gained international recognition for his performances and contributions to the field of Kathak, one of the major classical dance forms of India.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Ridham, highlighting its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and time periods.
People
Ridham + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ridham as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ridham: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ridham?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ridham going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Ridham a common name?
We classify Ridham as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ridham most popular?
The single biggest year for Ridham was 2020, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ridham is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ridham in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ridham a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ridham in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ridham still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ridham in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ridham can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Ridham as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Ridham on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.