Rider
Every Rider since 1993 — 1,293 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rider
Rider is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,735 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,293 American babies have been named Rider. Its peak came in 2014, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Rider stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rider year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,735 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,165 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,711 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2,907 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,897 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,790 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2,842 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2,540 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,937 |
| 2016 | 45 | #2,716 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,222 |
| 2014 | 71 | #2,015 |
| 2013 | 48 | #2,557 |
| 2012 | 69 | #2,028 |
| 2011 | 69 | #1,996 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2,503 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,027 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,228 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,202 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2,920 |
| 2005 | 38 | #2,835 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,046 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,606 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,428 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,974 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,277 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,666 |
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Famous people named Rider
- Rider Strong Actor · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rider in 2025?
Rider ranked #3,735 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rider?
1,293 babies have been named Rider in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rider most popular?
Rider peaked in 2014, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Rider a boy or girl name?
Rider is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rider rising or falling?
Rider is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rider?
Well-known people named Rider include Rider Strong (actor).