Ritter
Pronunciation: [ r-IHT-er ]
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Ritter first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 122 babies have been named Ritter in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ritter is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,832 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,832
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Ritter
Ritter is a boy name .
Ritter is currently ranked #10,832 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ritter include Rit, Ritt, Ritty, Rittie, Riy, Riie, and Ritkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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