How Many People Are Named Rhett?
34,953
people in the United States are named Rhett
1 in 9,584 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1353
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0104%
Of US population
Peak Year
2021
2,554 births
Trend
↑
Rising
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
RET
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname, an Anglicized form of the Dutch de Raedt, derived from raet "advice, counsel". Margaret Mitchell used this name for the character Rhett Butler in her novel 'Gone with the Wind' (1936).
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 14.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1917 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
3,658
California
1,893
Georgia
1,563
Florida
1,529
Louisiana
1,372
Ohio
1,180
Utah
1,120
Missouri
1,075
Indiana
1,059
Illinois
1,056
💡 Fun Facts About "Rhett"
- 2,146 babies were named Rhett in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2021
- Currently rising in popularity
- First recorded in 1917
- Most popular in Texas
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