Riot
Every Riot since 2007 — 1,513 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riot
Riot is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,265 in 2025 with 156 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 1,513 American babies have been named Riot — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 191 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 Riot stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riot 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 | 21 | #5,872 | 156 | #1,265 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,456 | 159 | #1,248 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,567 | 108 | #1,622 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,661 | 109 | #1,608 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,629 | 85 | #1,834 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,280 | 80 | #1,866 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,646 | 78 | #1,911 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,519 | 77 | #1,933 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,368 | 49 | #2,591 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,968 | 73 | #1,986 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,656 | 61 | #2,223 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,403 | 61 | #2,226 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,115 | 43 | #2,753 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,450 | 55 | #2,348 |
| 2011 | — | — | 36 | #3,156 |
| 2010 | — | — | 21 | #4,645 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,558 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,689 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,774 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riot in 2025?
Riot ranked #1,265 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 156 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riot?
1,513 babies have been named Riot in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riot most popular?
Riot peaked in 2024, when 191 newborns received the name.
Is Riot a boy or girl name?
Riot is used for both: about 14% of babies named Riot have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Riot rising or falling?
Riot is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.