Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Rhett.
National Rank (2025)
#188
All-Time Peak Rank
#149 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
36,669
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Rhett Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Rhett
According to SSA data, Rhett achieved its highest historical rank of #149 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 2,538 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 44.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 89 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Rhett scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+44.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,538Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
89Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:10
1930s:38
1940s:228
1950s:509
1960s:975
1970s:1,521
1980s:1,477
1990s:2,173
2000s:3,021
2010s:13,060
2020s:13,652
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRhett
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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