River
Peaked at #105 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1971, River has been recorded 33% of the time for girls and 67% of the time for boys.
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River — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#149
in 2021
Current rank
#214
in 2024
Years tracked
36
1988–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1988, River reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #149 nationally with 1,885 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #453 (2014) to #214 (2024) — a 53% improvement.
As of 2024, River ranks #214 nationally for girls, with 1,434 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #214 | 1,434 |
| 2023 | #193 | 1,584 |
| 2022 | #150 | 1,927 |
| 2021 | #149 | 1,885 |
| 2020 | #184 | 1,561 |
| 2019 | #211 | 1,441 |
| 2018 | #244 | 1,333 |
| 2017 | #270 | 1,181 |
River — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#105
in 2022
Current rank
#112
in 2024
Years tracked
45
1971–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1971, River reached its peak popularity for boys in 2022, ranking #105 nationally with 3,494 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #287 (2014) to #112 (2024) — a 61% improvement.
As of 2024, River ranks #112 nationally for boys, with 3,138 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #112 | 3,138 |
| 2023 | #116 | 3,111 |
| 2022 | #105 | 3,494 |
| 2021 | #110 | 3,503 |
| 2020 | #129 | 2,814 |
| 2019 | #168 | 2,371 |
| 2018 | #197 | 2,075 |
| 2017 | #200 | 1,969 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was River most popular?
River was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #105 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is River 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 River?
At least 54,754 babies have been recorded with the name River in the US since 1971, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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