How Many People Are Named River?
54,754
people in the United States are named River
1 in 6,118 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1028
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0163%
Of US population
Peak Year
2022
5,421 births
Trend
↑
Rising
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English (Modern)
Pronunciation:
RIV-ər
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the English word that denotes a flowing body of water. The word is ultimately derived (via Old French) from Latin ripa "riverbank".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 7.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1971 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
5,227
Texas
4,910
Florida
2,630
North Carolina
2,123
Georgia
2,062
Tennessee
1,948
Ohio
1,940
Washington
1,667
Michigan
1,601
New York
1,507
💡 Fun Facts About "River"
- 4,572 babies were named River in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2022
- Currently rising in popularity
- First recorded in 1971
- Most popular in California
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