Rhyker
Every Rhyker since 2009 — 464 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhyker
Rhyker is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,115 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2009, 464 American babies have been named Rhyker. Its peak came in 2016, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Rhyker stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhyker 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 | — | — | 26 | #4,115 |
| 2024 | — | — | 31 | #3,669 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,104 | 30 | #3,785 |
| 2022 | — | — | 29 | #3,854 |
| 2021 | — | — | 37 | #3,231 |
| 2020 | — | — | 32 | #3,475 |
| 2019 | — | — | 29 | #3,779 |
| 2018 | — | — | 29 | #3,771 |
| 2017 | — | — | 36 | #3,238 |
| 2016 | — | — | 40 | #2,974 |
| 2015 | — | — | 34 | #3,349 |
| 2014 | — | — | 26 | #3,986 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,581 |
| 2012 | — | — | 23 | #4,358 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,396 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,424 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,683 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rhyker in 2025?
Rhyker ranked #4,115 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhyker?
464 babies have been named Rhyker in the United States since 2009, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhyker most popular?
Rhyker peaked in 2016, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Rhyker a boy or girl name?
Rhyker is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rhyker rising or falling?
Rhyker is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.