Rhys
boy name#410 in 2025Rhys entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #352 in 2024, ranks #410 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1929–2025
#410
rank today
#352
peak (2024)
778
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #2980 |
| 1940s | #3127 |
| 1950s | #2667 |
| 1960s | #2598 |
| 1970s | #3891 |
| 1980s | #1931 |
| 1990s | #1494 |
| 2000s | #908 |
| 2010s | #479 |
| 2020s | #395 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rhys has been most popular in CA, PA, TX.
Living bearers
About 14,000 people named Rhys are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rhys is a kid of about 10 — 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 Rhys in 2025?
- Rhys ranks #410 among US boy names in 2025, with 778 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rhys most popular?
- Rhys peaked in 2024, reaching #352 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rhys with classmates?
- Rhys will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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