boy name
Ryder
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#133 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Ryder in the US, 1880–2025
Ryder first appears in US records in 1960. It peaked in 2015, when 4,165 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,710.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ryder popular?
Steady Ryder has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.
| 2020s | 18,395 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36,070 | |
| 2000s | 10,628 | |
| 1990s | 1,129 | |
| 1980s | 208 | |
| 1970s | 154 | |
| 1960s | 55 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ryder a boy or a girl name?
Ryder is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ryder a popular name right now?
Ryder has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.
How popular is the name Ryder?
In 2025, Ryder ranked #133 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ryder most popular?
Ryder was most popular in 2015, when about 4,165 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.