Rhiannon
A female given name from Welsh.
Every Rhiannon since 1974 — 15,544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhiannon
Rhiannon is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,119 in 2025 with 210 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 15,544 American babies have been named Rhiannon. Its peak came in 1999, when 651 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Rhiannon stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhiannon 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 | 210 | #1,119 | — | — |
| 2024 | 178 | #1,300 | — | — |
| 2023 | 210 | #1,157 | — | — |
| 2022 | 219 | #1,128 | — | — |
| 2021 | 224 | #1,108 | — | — |
| 2020 | 204 | #1,157 | — | — |
| 2019 | 189 | #1,241 | — | — |
| 2018 | 150 | #1,471 | — | — |
| 2017 | 158 | #1,440 | — | — |
| 2016 | 142 | #1,571 | — | — |
| 2015 | 120 | #1,755 | — | — |
| 2014 | 134 | #1,613 | — | — |
| 2013 | 106 | #1,898 | — | — |
| 2012 | 128 | #1,670 | — | — |
| 2011 | 156 | #1,452 | — | — |
| 2010 | 161 | #1,427 | — | — |
| 2009 | 204 | #1,226 | — | — |
| 2008 | 250 | #1,048 | — | — |
| 2007 | 289 | #935 | — | — |
| 2006 | 378 | #740 | — | — |
| 2005 | 363 | #744 | — | — |
| 2004 | 439 | #622 | — | — |
| 2003 | 476 | #580 | — | — |
| 2002 | 511 | #537 | — | — |
| 2001 | 553 | #497 | — | — |
| 2000 | 612 | #453 | — | — |
| 1995 | 350 | #627 | — | — |
| 1990 | 320 | #672 | — | — |
| 1985 | 272 | #667 | — | — |
| 1980 | 408 | #500 | — | — |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,305 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rhiannon mean?
A female given name from Welsh.
How popular is the name Rhiannon in 2025?
Rhiannon ranked #1,119 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 210 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhiannon?
15,544 babies have been named Rhiannon in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhiannon most popular?
Rhiannon peaked in 1999, when 651 newborns received the name.
Is Rhiannon a boy or girl name?
Rhiannon is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rhiannon rising or falling?
Rhiannon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.