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How Many People Are Named River?
Estimated people named River living in the U.S. today
54,192
Gender distribution
67% male · 33% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 54,754
- Peak year: 2022 (5,421 births)
- Estimated living today: 54,192
River by age group — who carries the name today?
River popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name River
River has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 54,754 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 54,192 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,307 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Rivers 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 River in the US?
An estimated 54,192 people named River are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes River rare — about 1 in 6,307 Americans.
Is River a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, River is 67% male and 33% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was River most popular?
River peaked in 2022, when 5,421 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name River?
River ranks #856 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).