Rhea
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Every Rhea since 1882 — 20,145 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhea
Rhea is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #639 in 2025 with 452 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 20,145 American babies have been named Rhea. Its peak came in 2023, when 577 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rhea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 452 | #639 | — | — |
| 2024 | 487 | #614 | — | — |
| 2023 | 577 | #527 | — | — |
| 2022 | 500 | #601 | — | — |
| 2021 | 485 | #615 | — | — |
| 2020 | 464 | #625 | — | — |
| 2019 | 411 | #705 | — | — |
| 2018 | 360 | #757 | — | — |
| 2017 | 318 | #863 | — | — |
| 2016 | 289 | #948 | — | — |
| 2015 | 271 | #996 | — | — |
| 2014 | 233 | #1,099 | — | — |
| 2013 | 219 | #1,115 | — | — |
| 2012 | 225 | #1,103 | — | — |
| 2011 | 202 | #1,193 | — | — |
| 2010 | 208 | #1,175 | — | — |
| 2009 | 214 | #1,178 | — | — |
| 2008 | 201 | #1,254 | — | — |
| 2007 | 223 | #1,148 | — | — |
| 2006 | 208 | #1,171 | — | — |
| 2005 | 170 | #1,305 | — | — |
| 2004 | 266 | #911 | 5 | #12,821 |
| 2003 | 195 | #1,131 | — | — |
| 2002 | 217 | #1,010 | — | — |
| 2001 | 176 | #1,174 | — | — |
| 2000 | 172 | #1,169 | — | — |
| 1995 | 112 | #1,448 | — | — |
| 1990 | 124 | #1,315 | — | — |
| 1985 | 130 | #1,116 | — | — |
| 1980 | 129 | #1,088 | — | — |
| 1975 | 104 | #1,124 | 5 | #6,135 |
| 1970 | 83 | #1,301 | — | — |
| 1965 | 99 | #1,059 | — | — |
| 1960 | 113 | #1,013 | 7 | #3,592 |
| 1955 | 131 | #849 | 5 | #4,286 |
| 1950 | 111 | #831 | 9 | #2,731 |
| 1945 | 87 | #815 | 7 | #2,946 |
| 1940 | 86 | #749 | 8 | #2,827 |
| 1935 | 100 | #662 | — | — |
| 1930 | 125 | #620 | 10 | #2,751 |
| 1925 | 160 | #566 | 16 | #2,067 |
| 1920 | 184 | #518 | 16 | #2,114 |
| 1915 | 172 | #470 | 8 | #3,015 |
| 1910 | 60 | #531 | — | — |
| 1905 | 49 | #487 | — | — |
| 1900 | 51 | #476 | — | — |
| 1895 | 41 | #450 | — | — |
| 1890 | 39 | #409 | — | — |
| 1885 | 11 | #691 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Rhea
- Rhea Seehorn Actor · b. 1972
- Rhea Perlman Actor · b. 1948
- Rhea Chakraborty Actor · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rhea mean?
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How popular is the name Rhea in 2025?
Rhea ranked #639 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 452 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhea?
20,145 babies have been named Rhea in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhea most popular?
Rhea peaked in 2023, when 577 newborns received the name.
Is Rhea a boy or girl name?
Rhea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rhea rising or falling?
Rhea is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rhea?
Well-known people named Rhea include Rhea Seehorn (actor), Rhea Perlman (actor), Rhea Chakraborty (actor).