Rydell: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#13,515

among boys

Babies in 2025

named Rydell

How common

1 in 341,615

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1960

17 babies

All-time total

417

#8,803 all-time among boys

First recorded

1960

in Social Security records

Rydell popularity over time

417 babies have been named Rydell since 1960, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	78	8	–	#2,026
1970s	42	4	-46%	#3,528
1980s	98	10	+133%	#3,308
1990s	84	8	-14%	#3,572
2000s	50	5	-40%	#6,358
2010s	52	5	+4%	#7,989
2020s (to 2025)	13	2	-58%	#9,527

The story of Rydell

Rydell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,515 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1960, 417 American babies have been named Rydell. Its peak came in 1960, when 17 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1960s.

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 Rydell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Rydell?

The median living Rydell is about 36 years old; half are between 23 and 46. An estimated 400 people named Rydell are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Rydell year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	5	#13,515
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	–	–
2021	8	#9,527
2020	–	–
2019	7	#10,595
2018	6	#11,877
2017	5	#13,870
2016	–	–
2015	9	#8,597
2014	–	–
2013	10	#7,989
2012	6	#11,986
2011	–	–
2010	9	#8,662
2009	7	#10,752
2008	7	#10,806
2007	–	–
2006	9	#8,600
2005	8	#8,942
2004	–	–
2003	–	–
2002	8	#8,295
2001	11	#6,358
2000	–	–
1995	7	#7,653
1990	17	#3,572
1985	9	#4,628
1980	9	#4,435
1975	–	–
1970	8	#3,777
1965	9	#2,950
1960	17	#2,026
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Rydell

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Rydell Poepon Dutch footballer (born 1987) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Rydell, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Rydell?

The median living Rydell is about 36 years old. Half of all living Rydells are between 23 and 46 years old.

How many people named Rydell are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Rydell are alive in the United States, based on 417 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Rydell mean?

Rydell is both a surname and a given name.

How popular is the name Rydell in 2025?

Rydell ranked #13,515 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Rydell?

417 babies have been named Rydell in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rydell most popular?

Rydell peaked in 1960, when 17 newborns received the name.

Is Rydell a boy or girl name?

Rydell is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rydell rising or falling?

Rydell is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Rydell?

Well-known people named Rydell include Rydell Poepon (soccer player).

Names like Rydell

Names that sound and feel close to Rydell: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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