How Many People Are Named Rhea?
19,689
people in the United States are named Rhea
1 in 17,014 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1867
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0059%
Of US population
Peak Year
2023
577 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology
Pronunciation:
REE-ə (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Latinized form of Greek ‘Ρεια (Rheia), meaning unknown, perhaps related to ‘ρεω (rheo) "to flow" or ερα (era) "ground". In Greek mythology Rhea was a Titan, the wife of Cronus, and the mother of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter and Hestia. Also, in Roman mythology a woman named Rhea Silvia was the mother of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 51.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1882 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
1,849
New York
1,505
Ohio
990
Pennsylvania
938
Texas
924
Michigan
771
Illinois
763
Indiana
487
Massachusetts
470
Florida
463
💡 Fun Facts About "Rhea"
- 484 babies were named Rhea in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2023
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1882
- Most popular in California
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