Rihanna
From Arabic رَيْحَانَة (rayḥāna, singulative of رَيْحَان (rayḥān, “basil; myrtle”)).
Every Rihanna since 2000 — 6,617 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rihanna
Rihanna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,150 in 2025 with 87 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 6,617 American babies have been named Rihanna. Its peak came in 2008, when 1,080 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Rihanna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rihanna 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 | 87 | #2,150 | — | — |
| 2024 | 115 | #1,766 | — | — |
| 2023 | 165 | #1,371 | — | — |
| 2022 | 127 | #1,666 | — | — |
| 2021 | 133 | #1,581 | — | — |
| 2020 | 144 | #1,492 | — | — |
| 2019 | 129 | #1,646 | — | — |
| 2018 | 166 | #1,363 | — | — |
| 2017 | 162 | #1,414 | — | — |
| 2016 | 178 | #1,334 | — | — |
| 2015 | 178 | #1,335 | — | — |
| 2014 | 209 | #1,176 | — | — |
| 2013 | 269 | #940 | — | — |
| 2012 | 323 | #831 | — | — |
| 2011 | 381 | #726 | — | — |
| 2010 | 500 | #587 | — | — |
| 2009 | 825 | #389 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,075 | #311 | 5 | #14,170 |
| 2007 | 789 | #415 | — | — |
| 2006 | 572 | #531 | — | — |
| 2005 | 79 | #2,294 | — | — |
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| 2000 | 6 | #14,625 | — | — |
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Famous people named Rihanna
- Rihanna Singer · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rihanna mean?
From Arabic رَيْحَانَة (rayḥāna, singulative of رَيْحَان (rayḥān, “basil; myrtle”)).
How popular is the name Rihanna in 2025?
Rihanna ranked #2,150 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 87 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rihanna?
6,617 babies have been named Rihanna in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rihanna most popular?
Rihanna peaked in 2008, when 1,080 newborns received the name.
Is Rihanna a boy or girl name?
Rihanna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rihanna rising or falling?
Rihanna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rihanna?
Well-known people named Rihanna include Rihanna (singer).