Rivers
Every Rivers since 1910 — 2,637 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rivers
Rivers is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,828 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 2,637 American babies have been named Rivers — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 139 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 Rivers stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rivers 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 | 15 | #7,421 | 45 | #2,828 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,642 | 54 | #2,519 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,438 | 50 | #2,648 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,274 | 80 | #1,948 |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,724 | 98 | #1,685 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,243 | 99 | #1,631 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,141 | 95 | #1,685 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,984 | 93 | #1,701 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,636 | 87 | #1,776 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,151 | 79 | #1,887 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,570 | 82 | #1,822 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,633 | 69 | #2,058 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,492 | 67 | #2,037 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,088 | 59 | #2,230 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,224 | 55 | #2,334 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,377 | 53 | #2,392 |
| 2009 | 19 | #7,011 | 43 | #2,836 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,760 | 34 | #3,330 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,783 | 28 | #3,770 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,423 | 30 | #3,507 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,749 | 33 | #3,156 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,921 | 25 | #3,721 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,785 | 25 | #3,608 |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,789 | 29 | #3,170 |
| 2001 | 40 | #3,405 | 20 | #4,087 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,943 | 10 | #6,724 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,485 | 7 | #7,630 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,692 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #3,031 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,327 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,493 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,257 |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #3,079 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,451 |
| 1925 | — | — | 9 | #3,103 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,631 | 11 | #2,731 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,277 |
| 1910 | — | — | 6 | #1,553 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Rivers
- Rivers Cuomo Singer · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rivers in 2025?
Rivers ranked #2,828 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rivers?
2,637 babies have been named Rivers in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rivers most popular?
Rivers peaked in 2021, when 139 newborns received the name.
Is Rivers a boy or girl name?
Rivers is used for both: about 28% of babies named Rivers have been girls and 72% boys.
Is the name Rivers rising or falling?
Rivers is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rivers?
Well-known people named Rivers include Rivers Cuomo (singer).