Rhiannon
Rhiannon first appears in US records in 1974. It peaked in 1999, when 651 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 210.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Rhiannon popular?
Steady Rhiannon has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1999.
| 2020s | 1,245 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,444 | |
| 2000s | 4,075 | |
| 1990s | 3,833 | |
| 1980s | 3,276 | |
| 1970s | 1,666 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Rhiannon mean?
Thought to derive from the reconstructed Celtic 'Rigantona', meaning 'great queen' (from the root 'rigani', queen). A figure of sovereignty in the Welsh Mabinogi. The reconstruction is scholarly, so the 'great queen' sense is widely accepted but not attested directly.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rhiannon mean?
Rhiannon means great queen. Thought to derive from the reconstructed Celtic 'Rigantona', meaning 'great queen' (from the root 'rigani', queen). A figure of sovereignty in the Welsh Mabinogi. The reconstruction is scholarly, so the 'great queen' sense is widely accepted but not attested directly.
What is the origin of the name Rhiannon?
Rhiannon is of welsh origin.
How do you pronounce Rhiannon?
Rhiannon is pronounced “ree-AN-un.”
Is Rhiannon a boy or a girl name?
Rhiannon is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Rhiannon a popular name right now?
Rhiannon has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1999.
How popular is the name Rhiannon?
In 2025, Rhiannon ranked #1119 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Rhiannon most popular?
Rhiannon was most popular in 1999, when about 651 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Rhiannon?
Names similar to Rhiannon include Elin, Gwen, Carys, Eira, Seren.
What names go well with Rhiannon?
welsh names that pair well with Rhiannon include Megan, Dylan, Morgan, Owen, Evan.