Namesake.

River

Unisex #193 in 2023

River is a unisex name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

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Popularity of River

Popularity, 1971–2023
4,695 births in 2023
1971 2023

50,182 U.S. births recorded from 1971–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
2022
5,421 babies
First recorded
1971
52 years of history
Recent trend
Rising
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.