Rydell
Every Rydell since 1960 — 417 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rydell
Rydell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,515 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 417 American babies have been named Rydell. Its peak came in 1960, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Rydell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rydell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,515 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,527 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,595 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,877 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,870 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,597 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,989 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,986 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,662 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,752 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,806 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,600 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,942 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,295 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,358 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,653 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,572 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,628 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,435 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,777 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,950 |
| 1960 | 17 | #2,026 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Rydell
- Rydell Poepon Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rydell in 2025?
Rydell ranked #13,515 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rydell?
417 babies have been named Rydell in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rydell most popular?
Rydell peaked in 1960, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Rydell a boy or girl name?
Rydell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rydell rising or falling?
Rydell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rydell?
Well-known people named Rydell include Rydell Poepon (soccer player).