FIRST NAME
River
River is the 725th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 18,939 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 9,453 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #725 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
18,939
living · #725
BABIES NAMED RIVER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1971–2025
20253K
As a male name, River peaked in 2021, when 3,504 babies were named River (the #110 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,497 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
9,453
living · #1,497
BABIES NAMED RIVER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1988–2025
20251K
As a female name, River peaked in 2022, when 1,930 babies were named River (the #150 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)