How Many People Are Named Rhian?

Complete statistics for the name Rhian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rhian
Very Rare
Cornish/Welsh

Rhian is a rare Cornish/Welsh name, very uncommon in the US with only 1,001 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 329,541 Americans. The majority, 83%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~1,001
Living in US
1 in 329,541
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Princess
🌐
Origin
Cornish/Welsh
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

13,080
Worldwide Bearers
#51,062
Global Rank
🇬🇧 Wales
6,048
🇬🇧 England
3,299
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,846
🇵🇭 Philippines
664
🇺🇸 United States
343
🇦🇺 Australia
185
🇬🇧 Scotland
133
🇳🇿 New Zealand
110
🇮🇩 Indonesia
110
🇨🇦 Canada
100

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
122 (12%)
♀ Female
879 (88%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
839
Would be under 30 (83%)
176
Would be 30–60 (17%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,015 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rhian Through the Generations

Rhian peaked in popularity in 2007 with 64 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 1,001 people named Rhian living in the US, with 839 under 30 years old and 176 between 30 and 60. no one named Rhian is over 60, indicating it's a relatively new name in the American naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 39
California 29
Ohio 7

✨ Similar Names to Rhian

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rhian's Cornish/Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Rhian

How Many People Have the Name Rhian?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,001 people in the United States currently share the name Rhian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 329,541 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rhian a Common or Rare Name?

Rhian is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rhian Mean?

Rhian means "princess" and comes from Cornish/Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rhian in SSA data, approximately 12% are male and 88% are female.

When Was Rhian Most Popular?

The name Rhian reached peak popularity in 2007, with 64 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rhian?

Approximately 1,001 people named Rhian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,015. That works out to roughly 1 in 329,541 Americans.

Is Rhian a rare name?

Rhian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 329,541 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rhian mean?

Rhian means "princess" and comes from Cornish/Welsh origins.

Is Rhian more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 12% of people named Rhian are male and 88% are female.

When was Rhian most popular?

Rhian peaked in 2007 with 64 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,001
All-Time Births1,015
1 in X1 in 329,541
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2007
World Rank#51,062
Male %12%
Female %88%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.