Ryder
Peaked at #95 nationally in 2014, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1960, Ryder has been recorded 4% of the time for girls and 96% of the time for boys.
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Ryder — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#997
in 2021
Current rank
#1332
in 2024
Years tracked
22
2001–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 2001, Ryder reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #997 nationally with 257 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1658 (2014) to #1332 (2024) — a 20% improvement.
As of 2024, Ryder ranks #1332 nationally for girls, with 172 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,332 | 172 |
| 2023 | #1,210 | 197 |
| 2022 | #1,187 | 203 |
| 2021 | #997 | 257 |
| 2020 | #1,039 | 243 |
| 2019 | #1,356 | 167 |
| 2018 | #1,828 | 112 |
| 2017 | #2,177 | 88 |
Ryder — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#95
in 2014
Current rank
#134
in 2024
Years tracked
61
1960–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1960, Ryder reached its peak popularity for boys in 2014, ranking #95 nationally with 4,113 babies given the name that year.
As of 2024, Ryder ranks #134 nationally for boys, with 2,694 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #134 | 2,694 |
| 2023 | #128 | 2,834 |
| 2022 | #116 | 3,321 |
| 2021 | #111 | 3,430 |
| 2020 | #108 | 3,377 |
| 2019 | #116 | 3,324 |
| 2018 | #131 | 3,014 |
| 2017 | #122 | 3,268 |
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 Ryder most popular?
Ryder was most popular in 2014, when it ranked #95 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ryder becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ryder?
At least 66,224 babies have been recorded with the name Ryder in the US since 1960, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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