Rhaenyra
Every Rhaenyra since 2022 — 370 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhaenyra
Rhaenyra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,853 in 2025 with 108 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2022, 370 American babies have been named Rhaenyra. Its peak came in 2023, when 127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rhaenyra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhaenyra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 2025 | 108 | #1,853 |
| 2024 | 104 | #1,923 |
| 2023 | 127 | #1,644 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,561 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rhaenyra in 2025?
Rhaenyra ranked #1,853 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 108 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhaenyra?
370 babies have been named Rhaenyra in the United States since 2022, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhaenyra most popular?
Rhaenyra peaked in 2023, when 127 newborns received the name.
Is Rhaenyra a boy or girl name?
Rhaenyra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rhaenyra rising or falling?
Rhaenyra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.