How Many People Are Named Rider?
Complete statistics for the name Rider: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rider is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,247 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 264,693 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2014 with 71 births, but its trend shows a decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents completion and fulfillment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 1,262 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rider Through the Generations
Rider, a name that evokes images of adventure and freedom, has seen its peak in recent years. With 1,247 individuals carrying this name in the United States, it's clear that it's a relatively new choice for parents. The majority of those named Rider are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name. Born in 2014, the peak year saw 71 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline, suggesting that it might be losing some of its appeal among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rider's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rider
How Many People Have the Name Rider?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,764 people in the United States currently share the name Rider. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,026 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Rider a Common or Rare Name?
Rider is classified as 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 Rider Mean?
Rider means "creative variant of Ryder" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rider in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rider Most Popular?
The name Rider reached peak popularity in 2014, with 71 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 Rider?
Approximately 15,764 people named Rider live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,764. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,026 Americans.
Is Rider a rare name?
Rider is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,026 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rider mean?
Rider means "creative variant of Ryder" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rider more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rider are male and 0% are female.
When was Rider most popular?
Rider peaked in 2014 with 71 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.