Riyad
Every Riyad since 1976 — 441 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riyad
Riyad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,831 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 441 American babies have been named Riyad. Its peak came in 2017, when 21 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 Riyad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riyad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,831 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,607 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,854 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,846 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,476 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,396 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,512 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,708 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,710 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,281 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,242 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,825 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,939 |
| 2012 | 19 | #5,006 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,891 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,204 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,363 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,438 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,996 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,429 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #11,057 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,705 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,398 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,396 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,051 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,656 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,368 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,071 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Riyad
- Riyad Farid Hijab Politician · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riyad in 2025?
Riyad ranked #4,831 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riyad?
441 babies have been named Riyad in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riyad most popular?
Riyad peaked in 2017, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Riyad a boy or girl name?
Riyad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Riyad rising or falling?
Riyad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Riyad?
Well-known people named Riyad include Riyad Farid Hijab (politician).