How Many People Are Named Rhianon?

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

Rhianon
Very Rare
Welsh

Rhianon is a rare Welsh name, with only 346 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 953,264 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1978 with 25 births, but its stable trend suggests it's a timeless choice.

~346
Living in US
1 in 953,264
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Welsh princess name
🌐
Origin
Welsh
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Royal Mysterious Strong Graceful
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

568
Worldwide Bearers
#351,990
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
218
🇬🇧 Wales
161
🇬🇧 England
131
🇨🇦 Canada
15
🇦🇺 Australia
12
🇬🇧 Scotland
11
🇮🇳 India
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇸🇬 Singapore
2
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
346 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
83
Would be under 30 (23%)
272
Would be 30–60 (77%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 355 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: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
77

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

📜 Rhianon Through the Generations

Rhianon has seen steady usage since the late 20th century, with its peak year being 1978 when 25 babies were named Rhianon. Today, most people named Rhianon are in their thirties and forties, with 83 under 30 and 272 aged 30 to 60. The name's stability indicates it's a classic with a modern twist, appealing across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Rhianon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rhianon's Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Rhianon

How Many People Have the Name Rhianon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 346 people in the United States currently share the name Rhianon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 953,264 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rhianon a Common or Rare Name?

Rhianon 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 Rhianon Mean?

Rhianon means "Welsh princess name" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rhianon in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Rhianon Most Popular?

The name Rhianon reached peak popularity in 1978, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Rhianon?

Approximately 346 people named Rhianon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 355. That works out to roughly 1 in 953,264 Americans.

Is Rhianon a rare name?

Rhianon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 953,264 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rhianon mean?

Rhianon means "Welsh princess name" and comes from Welsh origins.

Is Rhianon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rhianon are male and 100% are female.

When was Rhianon most popular?

Rhianon peaked in 1978 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US346
All-Time Births355
1 in X1 in 953,264
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1978
World Rank#351,990
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.