Baby Name Popularity Profile

Rhys

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Rhys.

✦ Ardor, rush 🌍 Celtic traditional
National Rank (2025) #412
All-Time Peak Rank #353 Achieved 2023
Total U.S. Births 14,334 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 94.2% Boy / 5.8% Girl Overwhelmingly Male
First Recorded 1929 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 952 births in 2024
πŸ’‘ The Rhys Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Ardor, rush
Language Origin Celtic
Origin Type single
Derived from Old Welsh *RΔ«s*, meaning 'ardor, rush, enthusiasm'.
Alternative Spellings
Reese Reece
Pronunciation: REES
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Rhys

According to SSA data, Rhys achieved its highest historical rank of #353 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 952 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 38.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 53 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Rhys across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +38.9% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 952 births in 2024
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 15 yrs
Registry Streak 53 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 8
1930s: 0
1940s: 27
1950s: 105
1960s: 111
1970s: 86
1980s: 314
1990s: 696
2000s: 2,215
2010s: 5,915
2020s: 4,857

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Rhys
Letter Count 4 letters
Spelling Complexity Easy
Length Percentile Longer than 1.4% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Colorado
Top States Colorado, Washington, Delaware, Nevada, Oregon
States with Data 50
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Colorado #491 347 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #319 419 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #137 52 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 81 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #322 216 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #326 312 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #244 458 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #427 234 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #527 621 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #138 889 2023 +53.3% Growth
New Hampshire Unranked 52 2022 Insufficient historical volume
California #507 1,538 2020 36.5% Decline
Utah #465 121 2021 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #303 401 2024 +3.6% Growth
Minnesota #443 264 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #273 348 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #348 310 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #433 143 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 38 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #628 912 2021 12.5% Decline
Wisconsin #281 235 2025 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #369 338 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #459 121 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 44 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #700 291 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #535 391 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New York #380 787 2024 +2.2% Growth
Missouri #546 227 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #451 467 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #449 205 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #456 458 2023 7.7% Decline
Oklahoma #604 115 2013 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #594 108 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #584 122 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #438 75 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island #174 20 2024 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 24 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #612 57 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 23 2021 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 28 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #563 72 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 29 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 5 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 59 2024 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 10 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 7 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 6 2024 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 18 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 11 2024 Insufficient historical volume

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