Total births
344
Boys' name · since 2012
Rhydian
Since 2012, U.S. Social Security records show 344 babies named Rhydian, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4688
- among boys today
- 344
- born since 2012
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Rhydian currently ranks #4688 among boys' names in America, with 344 babies recorded since 2012.
Social Security Administration records show Rhydian recorded 344 times among boys since 2012, holding rank #4688 nationally today, ahead of 67% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2012 to 2025.
- #4688 among boys today
- 344 born since 2012
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rhydian is currently the #4688 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 344 born since 2012, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4688
- among boys today
- 344
- born since 2012
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Rhydian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4688
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Rhydian was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
46 babies were named Rhydian in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Rhydian compares
344 49th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rhydian's all-time total is 6% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rhydian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 344 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rhydian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rhydian's full recorded timeline at 2019, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2012, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2015 peak of 46 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rhydian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#4,688
Active since
2012
Rhydian popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2012–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Rhydian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rhydian's strongest decade.
188 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Rhydian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
188 births
- 2020s
2020s
156 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 188 births (55% of all-time use).
Rhydian by state
Where Rhydian concentrates geographically, total births since 2012
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 9 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Washington | | 5 | 1.5% |
California share of Rhydian's total US births 2.9%
Even split
10 of 344 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rhydian? ▼
Rhydian has been given to 344 babies in the U.S. since 2012, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4688 as of the latest data. 46 babies were born in 2015, its single highest year.
When was Rhydian most popular? ▼
Rhydian was most popular in the 2010s decade with 188 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Rhydian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rhydian are California (10 births), Texas (9 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Rhydian been used? ▼
Records for Rhydian go back to 2012, giving 14 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rhydian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rhys, Rhyan, Rhyder, Rhylan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rhydian's data
- Rhydian's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (188 total births) through the 2020s (156) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rhydians (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Rhydian
Nearby Names Like Rhydian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rhydian
Rhys Boy
#353 14,334 births
Rhyan Boy
#4750 1,512 births
Rhyder Boy
#2706 1,220 births
Rhylan Boy
#3858 706 births
Rhythm Boy
#3384 580 births
Compare Rhydian side by side: Rhydian vs Rhys Rhydian vs Rhyan Rhydian vs Rhyder
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rhydian
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 2012–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rhydian: #4688 Boys' Name - 344 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rhydian. 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 Rhydian 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 June 2026.