The first name Ritch is of English origin and means 'powerful ruler'. It is a variant of the medieval given name Richard, which itself derives from the Old German elements ric meaning 'power' and hard meaning 'strong'. The name was popularized during the Middle Ages by the crusaders who admired Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart. Ritch is often associated with strength, leadership, and courage due to its etymological roots. It is a unique and distinctive name that has gained some popularity in recent years, likely due to its association with successful figures like Richard Branson or Richard Gere.
"From 1960 to 1966, the name Ritch saw a total of 25 babies born each year with peaks at five births in both 1960 and 1962, followed by eight in 1964 and seven in 1966."