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How Many People Are Named Rhett?
Estimated people named Rhett living in the U.S. today
33,989
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 34,953
- Peak year: 2021 (2,554 births)
- Estimated living today: 33,989
Rhett by age group — who carries the name today?
Rhett popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Rhett
Rhett has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 34,953 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 33,989 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 10,056 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Rhetts you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Rhett in the US?
An estimated 33,989 people named Rhett are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Rhett rare — about 1 in 10,056 Americans.
Is Rhett a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Rhett is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Rhett most popular?
Rhett peaked in 2021, when 2,554 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Rhett?
Rhett ranks #1,150 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 47 out of 100 (higher means rarer).