Strider
Every Strider since 1973 — 465 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Strider
Strider is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,125 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 465 American babies have been named Strider. Its peak came in 2023, when 37 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 Strider stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Strider year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4,125 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,680 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3,278 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,603 |
| 2021 | 34 | #3,413 |
| 2020 | 19 | #5,012 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,317 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,720 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,748 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,917 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,532 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,844 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,884 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,454 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,481 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,509 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,284 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,225 |
| 2007 | 12 | #7,019 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,508 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,575 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,461 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,594 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,978 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,188 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,148 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Strider in 2025?
Strider ranked #4,125 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Strider?
465 babies have been named Strider in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Strider most popular?
Strider peaked in 2023, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Strider a boy or girl name?
Strider is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Strider rising or falling?
Strider is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.