UK boy's name
Riddick
A masculine name derived from the Old English name Ridrick, meaning powerful ruler.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Riddick is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Riddick popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3849, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2000 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Riddick. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Riddick ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 boys were registered as Riddick.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Riddick as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3849
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Riddick mean?
The given name Riddick is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with its roots traced back to the 7th or 8th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Germanic words "rid" and "ric," which together mean "powerful counselor" or "mighty ruler."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Riddick can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals documenting the history of the Anglo-Saxons in Britain. The Chronicle mentions a figure named Riddick who served as an advisor to King Coenred of Mercia in the early 8th century.
In the 11th century, the name Riddick appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book lists several individuals bearing the name, indicating its prevalence among the Anglo-Saxon population at the time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Riddick. One of the earliest was Riddick of Gloucester (c. 1120 - 1193), an English cleric who served as the Archdeacon of Gloucester and played a significant role in the construction of Gloucester Cathedral.
Another prominent figure was Sir Riddick de Stapleton (c. 1285 - 1344), an English knight and landowner who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence alongside Edward III. He was awarded lands in Yorkshire for his service to the crown.
In the 16th century, Riddick Dudley (c. 1535 - 1588) was a notable English sailor and explorer who accompanied Sir Francis Drake on his circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580. He later became a wealthy merchant and philanthropist in London.
During the English Civil War, Colonel Riddick Whalley (1615 - 1675) was a prominent military commander who fought for the Parliamentarian forces against King Charles I. He later served as a judge during the trial and execution of the monarch.
In more recent times, Riddick Bowe (born 1967) is an American former professional boxer who held the undisputed heavyweight championship title in the early 1990s. He was known for his powerful punching and aggressive fighting style in the ring.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Riddick over time
The chart below shows babies named Riddick registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Riddick, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2005, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Riddick by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Riddick was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3443 | 6 | 2 |
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Names similar to Riddick
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- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Riddick: questions and answers
How popular is the name Riddick in the UK right now?
In 2005, Riddick was ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Riddick most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Riddick in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Riddick?
A masculine name derived from the Old English name Ridrick, meaning powerful ruler.
How many people are called Riddick in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Riddick across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.