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

Female
33.3%
Male
66.7%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 7.4 years old

Young (<30) 54,447
99.4%
Adult (30–60) 307
0.6%
Senior (>60) 0
0%

📈 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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