Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ryder.
National Rank (2025)
#133
All-Time Peak Rank
#95 (2014)
Total U.S. Births
66,639
Unisex Distribution96.5% Boy / 3.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Ryder Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Ryder
According to SSA data, Ryder achieved its highest historical rank of #95 in 2014. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 4,165 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 34.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 60 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ryder scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-34.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,165Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
3yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
60Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:55
1970s:154
1980s:208
1990s:1,129
2000s:10,628
2010s:36,070
2020s:18,395
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRy-der
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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