Ritchey is a unique and uncommon given name, of unknown origin and meaning. It was first recorded in England during the late Middle Ages but remained quite rare throughout history. The name Ritchey has no specific association with any particular nationality, culture, or language. It does not appear to have any direct ties to more common names such as Richard or Ritchie. Instead, Ritchey seems to be a distinct and unique given name in its own right.
Between 1953 and 1972, there were a total of 19 babies named Ritchey. The year with the most Ritchey births was 1963, with 8 newborns.