Rhythm
Every Rhythm since 2000 — 1,212 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhythm
Rhythm is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,770 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 1,212 American babies have been named Rhythm — about 52% girls and 48% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 109 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 Rhythm stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhythm 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 | 62 | #2,770 | 47 | #2,747 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,917 | 35 | #3,378 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2,880 | 47 | #2,763 |
| 2022 | 52 | #3,156 | 38 | #3,203 |
| 2021 | 47 | #3,380 | 43 | #2,905 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2,880 | 34 | #3,330 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,438 | 42 | #2,929 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,480 | 36 | #3,218 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,561 | 37 | #3,180 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,961 | 39 | #3,048 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,628 | 33 | #3,418 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,242 | 27 | #3,867 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,115 | 23 | #4,285 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,134 | 13 | #6,572 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,958 | 22 | #4,474 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,076 | 20 | #4,803 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,371 | 14 | #6,362 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,377 | 7 | #10,777 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #13,967 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,413 | — | — |
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| 2004 | 7 | #13,877 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,348 | 6 | #10,584 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,390 |
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| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #10,064 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rhythm in 2025?
Rhythm ranked #2,770 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhythm?
1,212 babies have been named Rhythm in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhythm most popular?
Rhythm peaked in 2025, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Rhythm a boy or girl name?
Rhythm is used for both: about 52% of babies named Rhythm have been girls and 48% boys.
Is the name Rhythm rising or falling?
Rhythm is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.