Ridit
A feminine name of unknown origin with no known meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Ridit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ridit today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ridit births was 2023 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ridit. 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 Ridit with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ridit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2023
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,563
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Ridit: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ridit 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 Ridit 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ridit
The name Ridit has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BC to 2000 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "ri-di-it," which translates to "the one who brings prosperity" or "the one who bestows abundance." The name was likely given to children as a blessing, wishing them a prosperous and bountiful life.
In Sumerian mythology, Ridit was also the name of a minor deity associated with fertility and agricultural abundance. This deity was often invoked during planting seasons and harvest festivals, as the Sumerians believed that Ridit would ensure a bountiful crop yield and prosperity for the community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ridit can be found in a cuneiform tablet dated around 2500 BC, which lists the names of various individuals in a Sumerian city-state. This tablet is currently housed in the British Museum in London.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ridit:
1. Ridit of Uruk (c. 2350 BC) was a high priest and scribe in the ancient Sumerian city of Uruk. He is credited with preserving and transcribing many of the Sumerian literary works and religious texts.
2. Ridit the Architect (c. 1800 BC) was a renowned Babylonian architect who oversaw the construction of several iconic ziggurats and temples, including the famous Etemenanki ziggurat in the city of Babylon.
3. Ridit the Healer (c. 1200 BC) was an Assyrian physician and herbalist who is considered one of the earliest practitioners of traditional medicine. His writings on herbal remedies and medical treatments were widely circulated throughout the ancient Near East.
4. Ridit the Scribe (c. 700 BC) was a skilled calligrapher and scribe in the Neo-Babylonian Empire. He is known for his beautiful transcriptions of various literary works, including the Epic of Gilgamesh, which are now housed in the British Museum.
5. Ridit the Poet (c. 100 BC) was a celebrated poet and playwright in the Parthian Empire (modern-day Iran). His works, which often centered on themes of love, nature, and the human experience, were widely acclaimed and influenced many subsequent poets in the region.
While the name Ridit has its roots in ancient Mesopotamian cultures, it has largely fallen out of use in modern times. However, it remains an intriguing and historically significant name, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Near East.
People
Ridit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ridit as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ridit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ridit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ridit 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Ridit a common name?
We classify Ridit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ridit most popular?
The single biggest year for Ridit was 2023, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ridit is about 3 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 Ridit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ridit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ridit 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 Ridit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ridit 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 Ridit 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 common is the name Ridit?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.