Rhett
boy name#188 in 2025Rhett entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #149 in 2021, ranks #188 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1917–2025
#188
rank today
#149
peak (2021)
1,936
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3981 |
| 1920s | #4263 |
| 1930s | #2873 |
| 1940s | #1516 |
| 1950s | #1093 |
| 1960s | #779 |
| 1970s | #675 |
| 1980s | #742 |
| 1990s | #731 |
| 2000s | #689 |
| 2010s | #345 |
| 2020s | #164 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rhett has been most popular in TX, GA, CA.
Living bearers
About 35,500 people named Rhett are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rhett is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rhett in 2025?
- Rhett ranks #188 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,936 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rhett most popular?
- Rhett peaked in 2021, reaching #149 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rhett with classmates?
- Rhett will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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