River
5 countries#111 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when River was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
59,351 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #111 · peaked in 2022 with 5,430 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,247 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #147 · peaked in 2021 with 939 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,634 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #131 · peaked in 2021 with 865 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
533 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #106 · peaked in 2025 with 76 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
80 births recorded 2017–2025 · currently #205 · peaked in 2025 with 18 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
42 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #3308 · peaked in 2021 with 9 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
River’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #513 | — |
| 2007 | #553 | ↓40 |
| 2008 | #454 | ↑99 |
| 2009 | #448 | ↑6 |
| 2010 | #432 | ↑16 |
| 2011 | #424 | ↑8 |
| 2012 | #403 | ↑21 |
| 2013 | #371 | ↑32 |
| 2014 | #287 | ↑84 |
| 2015 | #243 | ↑44 |
| 2016 | #212 | ↑31 |
| 2017 | #200 | ↑12 |
| 2018 | #197 | ↑3 |
| 2019 | #168 | ↑29 |
| 2020 | #129 | ↑39 |
| 2021 | #110 | ↑19 |
| 2022 | #105 | ↑5 |
| 2023 | #116 | ↓11 |
| 2024 | #112 | ↑4 |
| 2025 | #111 | ↑1 |
Frequently asked questions about River
Is River a popular name?
Yes — River currently ranks #111 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is River more common for boys or girls?
River is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was River most popular?
River peaked in 2022 in United States, with 5,430 recorded births that year.
Is River rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, River’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4375 in 1971 to #111 in 2025.
How many babies have been named River?
At least 64,640 babies have been recorded with the name River across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is River popular in more than one country?
Yes — River appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to River?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to River include Damian, Easton, Nicholas, Austin.
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