How Many People Are Named Riordan?

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

Riordan
Rare
Irish

Riordan is a very rare name, with only 281 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,175,954 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Riordan are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.

~7,544
Living in US
1 in 43,935
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Irish surname
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 7 represents introspection and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

527
Worldwide Bearers
#569,299
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
281
🇧🇷 Brazil
46
🇵🇭 Philippines
27
🇬🇧 England
21
🇿🇦 South Africa
12
🇳🇱 Netherlands
8
🇦🇺 Australia
6
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇫🇷 France
5
🇮🇪 Ireland
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
281 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
255
Would be under 30 (89%)
30
Would be 30–60 (11%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 285 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: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
62

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

📜 Riordan Through the Generations

Riordan reached its peak popularity in 2013 with 18 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. As of now, there are 281 people named Riordan living in the US, with most being under 30 years old. This indicates that Riordan is a newer-generation name, with 255 individuals under 30 compared to only 30 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60.

✨ Similar Names to Riordan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Riordan's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Riordan

How Many People Have the Name Riordan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,544 people in the United States currently share the name Riordan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 43,935 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Riordan a Common or Rare Name?

Riordan 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 Riordan Mean?

Riordan means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Riordan Most Popular?

The name Riordan reached peak popularity in 2013, with 18 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 Riordan?

Approximately 7,544 people named Riordan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,544. That works out to roughly 1 in 43,935 Americans.

Is Riordan a rare name?

Riordan is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 43,935 Americans has this name.

What does the name Riordan mean?

Riordan means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Riordan more male or female?

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

When was Riordan most popular?

Riordan peaked in 2013 with 18 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 US7,544
All-Time Births7,544
1 in X1 in 43,935
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2013
World Rank#569,299
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.