Rives
boy name#12008 in 2025Rives entered the US charts in 1931, peaked at #3534 in 1938, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1931–2025
#12008
rank today
#3534
peak (1938)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3649 |
| 2020s | #12008 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Rives are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Rives alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rives in 2025?
- Rives ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rives most popular?
- Rives peaked in 1938, reaching #3534 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rives with classmates?
- Rives will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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