Rhian
4 countries#4634 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rhian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,915 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 204 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,667 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 1996 with 195 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,015 births recorded 1977–2024 · peaked in 2007 with 64 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
230 births recorded 1974–2016 · peaked in 2012 with 13 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
18 births recorded 1997–2010 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Rhian’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #380 | — |
| 2003 | #405 | ↓25 |
| 2004 | #500 | ↓95 |
| 2005 | #553 | ↓53 |
| 2006 | #533 | ↑20 |
| 2007 | #666 | ↓133 |
| 2008 | #699 | ↓33 |
| 2009 | #932 | ↓233 |
| 2010 | #1093 | ↓161 |
| 2011 | #894 | ↑199 |
| 2012 | #998 | ↓104 |
| 2013 | #900 | ↑98 |
| 2014 | #1120 | ↓220 |
| 2015 | #1601 | ↓481 |
| 2016 | #1525 | ↑76 |
| 2017 | #2201 | ↓676 |
| 2018 | #2499 | ↓298 |
| 2019 | #2040 | ↑459 |
| 2020 | #3447 | ↓1407 |
| 2021 | #4634 | ↓1187 |
Frequently asked questions about Rhian
Is Rhian a popular name?
Yes — Rhian currently ranks #4634 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Rhian more common for boys or girls?
Rhian is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Rhian most popular?
Rhian peaked in 1996 in England & Wales, with 195 recorded births that year.
Is Rhian rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Rhian’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #219 in 1996 to #4634 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Rhian?
At least 2,930 babies have been recorded with the name Rhian across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Rhian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rhian appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland.