Rhett
Peaked at #149 nationally in 2021, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1917, Rhett has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Rhett — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#5753
in 2019
Current rank
#8824
in 2024
Years tracked
19
1995–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1995, Rhett reached its peak popularity for girls in 2019, ranking #5753 nationally with 22 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #11742 (2014) to #8824 (2024) — a 25% improvement.
As of 2024, Rhett ranks #8824 nationally for girls, with 12 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,824 | 12 |
| 2023 | #6,112 | 20 |
| 2022 | #6,407 | 19 |
| 2021 | #7,189 | 16 |
| 2020 | #7,878 | 14 |
| 2019 | #5,753 | 22 |
| 2018 | #6,735 | 18 |
| 2017 | #6,488 | 19 |
Rhett — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#149
in 2021
Current rank
#174
in 2024
Years tracked
93
1917–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1917, Rhett reached its peak popularity for boys in 2021, ranking #149 nationally with 2,538 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #340 (2014) to #174 (2024) — a 49% improvement.
As of 2024, Rhett ranks #174 nationally for boys, with 2,134 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #174 | 2,134 |
| 2023 | #165 | 2,186 |
| 2022 | #151 | 2,498 |
| 2021 | #149 | 2,538 |
| 2020 | #159 | 2,350 |
| 2019 | #166 | 2,391 |
| 2018 | #167 | 2,313 |
| 2017 | #180 | 2,201 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Rhett most popular?
Rhett was most popular in 2021, when it ranked #149 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Rhett becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Rhett?
At least 34,953 babies have been recorded with the name Rhett in the US since 1917, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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