Ryder
A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Every Ryder since 1960 — 69,088 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ryder
Ryder is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #133 in 2025 with 2,710 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 69,088 American babies have been named Ryder. Its peak came in 2015, when 4,298 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 Ryder stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ryder 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 | 111 | #1,815 | 2,710 | #133 |
| 2024 | 174 | #1,325 | 2,703 | #134 |
| 2023 | 197 | #1,211 | 2,838 | #128 |
| 2022 | 204 | #1,182 | 3,326 | #115 |
| 2021 | 257 | #998 | 3,436 | #111 |
| 2020 | 243 | #1,039 | 3,382 | #108 |
| 2019 | 167 | #1,356 | 3,325 | #116 |
| 2018 | 112 | #1,828 | 3,015 | #131 |
| 2017 | 88 | #2,178 | 3,270 | #122 |
| 2016 | 116 | #1,795 | 3,893 | #102 |
| 2015 | 133 | #1,619 | 4,165 | #98 |
| 2014 | 129 | #1,658 | 4,113 | #95 |
| 2013 | 103 | #1,937 | 3,791 | #103 |
| 2012 | 112 | #1,820 | 3,821 | #100 |
| 2011 | 130 | #1,651 | 3,710 | #108 |
| 2010 | 46 | #3,507 | 2,967 | #135 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,660 | 2,721 | #146 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,682 | 1,936 | #204 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,497 | 1,755 | #217 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,519 | 1,346 | #257 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,989 | 1,110 | #296 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,781 | 832 | #341 |
| 2003 | — | — | 305 | #653 |
| 2002 | — | — | 246 | #723 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,381 | 174 | #905 |
| 2000 | — | — | 203 | #797 |
| 1995 | — | — | 143 | #928 |
| 1990 | — | — | 33 | #2,206 |
| 1985 | — | — | 26 | #2,165 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,397 |
| 1975 | — | — | 15 | #2,734 |
| 1970 | — | — | 15 | #2,490 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,984 |
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Famous people named Ryder
- Ryder Hesjedal Cyclist · b. 1980
- Ryder Matos Soccer player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ryder mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
How popular is the name Ryder in 2025?
Ryder ranked #133 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,710 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ryder?
69,088 babies have been named Ryder in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ryder most popular?
Ryder peaked in 2015, when 4,298 newborns received the name.
Is Ryder a boy or girl name?
Ryder is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ryder rising or falling?
Ryder is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ryder?
Well-known people named Ryder include Ryder Hesjedal (cyclist), Ryder Matos (soccer player).