How Many People Are Named Rhys?
14,396
people in the United States are named Rhys
1 in 23,270 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#2230
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0043%
Of US population
Peak Year
2023
991 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Welsh
Pronunciation:
HREES (Welsh), REES (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Means "enthusiasm" in Welsh. Several Welsh rulers have borne this name.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 11.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1929 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
1,502
Texas
872
Pennsylvania
809
New York
756
Florida
587
Ohio
448
Illinois
433
Virginia
421
Washington
395
Michigan
374
💡 Fun Facts About "Rhys"
- 989 babies were named Rhys in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2023
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1929
- Most popular in California
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