UK boy's name
Ritik
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "brilliant one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ritik is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ritik popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 18 births.
This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2000 to 2017. 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 17% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Ritik. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ritik ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 18 boys were registered as Ritik.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ritik as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
18 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Ritik mean?
The name Ritik originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Sanskrit language. It is a modern variant of the ancient Sanskrit name Rithik, which means "prosperous" or "wealthy." The name has been in use for centuries, with roots tracing back to the Vedic period of ancient India.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rithik can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, composed between 1500-1000 BCE. In the Rigveda, Rithik is mentioned as the name of a renowned sage and scholar who was revered for his wisdom and knowledge.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ritik or its variants. One of the earliest known was Rithik Acharya, a revered Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Vedanta, one of the Six Astika schools of Hindu philosophy.
Another prominent figure was Rithik Bhatta, a Sanskrit grammarian and poet who lived in the 11th century CE. He authored several influential works on Sanskrit grammar and poetics, including the treatise "Rithik-Bhashya," which was widely studied in medieval India.
In the realm of music, Ritik Sen was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist who lived in the 17th century. He was a prominent figure in the Dhrupad tradition of Hindustani classical music and is credited with numerous compositions that are still performed today.
Moving forward in time, Ritik Chakraborty was a renowned Indian painter and artist who lived from 1901 to 1976. He was a pioneer of the Bengal School of Art and is renowned for his vibrant and expressive depictions of Indian mythology and rural life.
Lastly, Ritik Roshan, born in 1978, is a contemporary Indian actor and film producer. He is one of the most popular and acclaimed actors in Bollywood, having starred in numerous critically and commercially successful films over the past two decades.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Ritik throughout history, reflecting the name's ancient roots and enduring presence in Indian culture and society.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ritik over time
The chart below shows babies named Ritik registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ritik, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ritik by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ritik 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3077 | 37 | 6 |
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FAQ
Ritik: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ritik in the UK right now?
In 2017, Ritik was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ritik most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 18 babies registered as Ritik in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ritik?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "brilliant one".
How many people are called Ritik in the UK?
A total of 40 babies have been registered as Ritik across the 7 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.