Rhen
Every Rhen since 1985 — 523 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhen
Rhen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,350 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 523 American babies have been named Rhen — about 65% boys and 35% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 55 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 Rhen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,759 | 18 | #5,350 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,443 | 19 | #5,209 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,873 | 33 | #3,544 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,658 | 22 | #4,668 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,705 | 33 | #3,478 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,037 | 31 | #3,550 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,424 | 23 | #4,447 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,044 | 13 | #6,630 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,435 | 14 | #6,276 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,857 | 16 | #5,737 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,392 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,645 | 7 | #10,485 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,125 | 5 | #13,653 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,444 | 6 | #11,946 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,899 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,232 | 5 | #13,822 |
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| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #13,963 |
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| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,582 |
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| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,653 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,632 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rhen in 2025?
Rhen ranked #5,350 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhen?
523 babies have been named Rhen in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhen most popular?
Rhen peaked in 2021, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Rhen a boy or girl name?
Rhen is used for both: about 35% of babies named Rhen have been girls and 65% boys.
Is the name Rhen rising or falling?
Rhen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.