How Many People Are Named Riva?
Complete statistics for the name Riva: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Riva is a very rare female name, with only 1,391 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 237,225 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 42% of those named Riva being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 1,577 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Riva Through the Generations
Riva has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 57 births. The average age of people named Riva is 39, indicating a younger generation embracing this name. Among them, 661 are under 30, 527 are between 30 and 60, and 389 are over 60, showing a strong presence among both younger and older demographics.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Riva's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Riva
How Many People Have the Name Riva?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,388 people in the United States currently share the name Riva. That works out to roughly 1 in every 238,796 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Riva a Common or Rare Name?
Riva 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 Riva Mean?
Riva means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Riva in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Riva Most Popular?
The name Riva reached peak popularity in 2023, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Riva?
Approximately 1,388 people named Riva live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,388. That works out to roughly 1 in 238,796 Americans.
Is Riva a rare name?
Riva is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 238,796 Americans has this name.
What does the name Riva mean?
Riva means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Riva more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Riva are male and 100% are female.
When was Riva most popular?
Riva peaked in 2023 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.