Rhett
Name of a South Carolina family, anglicized from Dutch de Raedt, from Middle Dutch raet (“advice”).
Every Rhett since 1917 — 36,920 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhett
Rhett is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #188 in 2025 with 1,936 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 36,920 American babies have been named Rhett. Its peak came in 2021, when 2,554 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 Rhett stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhett 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 | 19 | #6,275 | 1,936 | #188 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,850 | 2,138 | #174 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,118 | 2,189 | #165 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,412 | 2,501 | #151 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,197 | 2,538 | #149 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,881 | 2,350 | #159 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,758 | 2,391 | #166 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,735 | 2,313 | #167 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,492 | 2,202 | #180 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,164 | 1,768 | #220 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,373 | 1,341 | #276 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,747 | 978 | #340 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,126 | 688 | #426 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,445 | 521 | #508 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,526 | 447 | #564 |
| 2010 | — | — | 411 | #608 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,239 | 373 | #660 |
| 2008 | — | — | 354 | #684 |
| 2007 | — | — | 332 | #704 |
| 2006 | — | — | 330 | #683 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,565 | 298 | #693 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,497 | 269 | #715 |
| 2003 | — | — | 283 | #685 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,319 | 279 | #669 |
| 2001 | — | — | 239 | #729 |
| 2000 | — | — | 264 | #676 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,001 | 240 | #685 |
| 1990 | — | — | 150 | #840 |
| 1985 | — | — | 155 | #714 |
| 1980 | — | — | 153 | #704 |
| 1975 | — | — | 142 | #699 |
| 1970 | — | — | 159 | #649 |
| 1965 | — | — | 67 | #910 |
| 1960 | — | — | 66 | #936 |
| 1955 | — | — | 77 | #842 |
| 1950 | — | — | 36 | #1,216 |
| 1945 | — | — | 12 | #2,107 |
| 1940 | — | — | 27 | #1,305 |
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| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,838 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rhett mean?
Name of a South Carolina family, anglicized from Dutch de Raedt, from Middle Dutch raet (“advice”).
How popular is the name Rhett in 2025?
Rhett ranked #188 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,936 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhett?
36,920 babies have been named Rhett in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhett most popular?
Rhett peaked in 2021, when 2,554 newborns received the name.
Is Rhett a boy or girl name?
Rhett is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rhett rising or falling?
Rhett is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.