Rivers
boy name#2798 in 2025Rivers entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1421 in 1910, ranks #2798 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
#2798
rank today
#1421
peak (1910)
45
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2496 |
| 1920s | #3062 |
| 1930s | #3070 |
| 1940s | #3072 |
| 1950s | #3600 |
| 1960s | #3802 |
| 1970s | #4763 |
| 1980s | #6238 |
| 1990s | #5860 |
| 2000s | #3686 |
| 2010s | #1979 |
| 2020s | #2192 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rivers has been most popular in SC, TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Rivers are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rivers is a kid of about 12 — 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 Rivers in 2025?
- Rivers ranks #2798 among US boy names in 2025, with 45 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rivers most popular?
- Rivers peaked in 1910, reaching #1421 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rivers with classmates?
- Rivers will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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