Rhea
boy nameRhea entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #1009 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#1009
peak (1903)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1101 |
| 1900s | #1009 |
| 1910s | #2728 |
| 1920s | #2304 |
| 1930s | #2736 |
| 1940s | #2809 |
| 1950s | #3121 |
| 1960s | #3529 |
| 1970s | #5200 |
| 2000s | #11356 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Rhea are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rhea alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rhea in 2025?
- Rhea is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Rhea most popular?
- Rhea peaked in 1903, reaching #1009 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rhea with classmates?
- Rhea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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