Baby Name Popularity Profile

Rhys

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

National Rank (2025)
#412
All-Time Peak Rank
#353 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
14,334
Unisex Distribution 94.2% Boy / 5.8% Girl Balance: Overwhelmingly Male
πŸ’‘ The Rhys Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

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)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Rhys scaled historically over the last century:

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

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 952 Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
53 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
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
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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 Local Zone State Colorado
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint South
States with Core Active Data 50 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year 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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