Ryder
boy name#132 in 2025Ryder entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #95 in 2014, ranks #132 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1960–2025
#132
rank today
#95
peak (2014)
2,710
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3052 |
| 1970s | #2627 |
| 1980s | #2607 |
| 1990s | #1214 |
| 2000s | #453 |
| 2010s | #111 |
| 2020s | #121 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ryder has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 66,000 people named Ryder are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ryder 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 Ryder in 2025?
- Ryder ranks #132 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,710 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ryder most popular?
- Ryder peaked in 2014, reaching #95 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ryder with classmates?
- Ryder will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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