Total births
36
Boys' name · since 1957
Rhon
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 36 babies named Rhon, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 36
- total births
- 1957–1993
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
36 boys have been named Rhon since 1957, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Rhon recorded 36 times among boys since 1957, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 1993.
- 36 total births
- 1957–1993 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
36 boys have been named Rhon since 1957, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1993.
- 36
- total births
- 1957–1993
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Rhon was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
8 babies were named Rhon in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Rhon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rhon's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1961, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1968 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rhon at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Rhon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–1993
- Peak year (1968)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Rhon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Rhon's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Rhon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s
1960s
25 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 25 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rhon? ▼
36 babies have been named Rhon since 1957. It was last recorded in 1993. The peak year was 1968 with 8 births.
When was Rhon most popular? ▼
Rhon was most popular in the 1960s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
How long has the name Rhon been used? ▼
Records for Rhon go back to 1957, giving 37 years of history through 1993.
What names are similar to Rhon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rhodes, Rhonda, Rhone, Rhonin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rhon's data
- Rhon's decade-level peak was the 1960s (25 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rhon
Nearby Names Like Rhon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rhon
Rhodes Boy
#613 2,741 births
Rhonda Boy
589 births
Rhone Boy
#3965 311 births
Rhonin Boy
#7628 176 births
Rhonan Boy
#7679 93 births
Compare Rhon side by side: Rhon vs Rhodes Rhon vs Rhonda Rhon vs Rhone
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1957–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rhon: Baby Name Since 1957 - 36 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rhon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rhon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.