Ritsu
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 6 babies have been named Ritsu in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
In the most recent SSA release, Ritsu ranks #12006 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Ritsu is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, from the Japanese ritsu (律, 'law, rhythm, regulate') or ritsu (立, 'stand, rise up'). In Japanese Buddhist tradition, ritsu is one of the fundamental Buddhist precepts — the disciplinary rules that govern monastic life. As a name, it carries the aspiration of disciplined, principled living.
Ritsu carries the Japanese aspiration of discipline and law — the Buddhist precept, the musical rhythm, the one who stands — a name that means the bearer will live by principle rather than convenience, that there will be a structure to his character that others can rely on.
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Ritsu first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2024. A twenty-first-century entry, Ritsu belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Japanese classification suggests a path from japanese linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ritsu has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2024.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | — |
The Story of Ritsu
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Ritsu is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ritsu are most likely born between 2024 and 2024.
How rare is Ritsu?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Ritsu — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2024, peaked in the 2020s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2024–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #12006 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2024–2024