Total births
632
Unisex name · since 2003
Rhythm
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 632 babies named Rhythm, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2923
- among girls today
- 632
- born since 2003
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
632 babies have been named Rhythm since 2003, making it today's #2923 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Rhythm recorded 632 times among girls since 2003, holding rank #2923 nationally today, ahead of 84% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #2923 among girls today
- 632 born since 2003
- 2020s peak decade
- 84% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rhythm is currently the #2923 unisex name in America, more common than 84% of girls - 632 born since 2003, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2923
- among girls today
- 632
- born since 2003
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
Rhythm vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2923
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 84% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Rhythm was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
62 babies were named Rhythm in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Rhythm compares
632 Top 40% higher than 60% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Rhythm's all-time total is 65% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rhythm | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 632 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 62 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rhythm's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rhythm's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rhythm at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,923
Active since
2003
Rhythm popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Rhythm popularity over time - boys
580 total births recorded since 2000 (Rhythm as boys' name)
Rhythm by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Rhythm's strongest decade.
334 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Rhythm births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 46
2000s
46 births
- 2010s
2010s
252 births
- 2020s
2020s
334 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 334 births (53% of all-time use).
How Rhythm compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rhythm's total volume
Rhythm vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rhythm by state
Where Rhythm concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 42 | 6.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 40 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 21 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Rhythm's total US births 6.6%
Even split
42 of 632 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rhythm? ▼
Since 2003, Social Security records show 632 babies named Rhythm. Today it holds rank #2923 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 62 births.
When was Rhythm most popular? ▼
Rhythm was most popular in the 2020s decade with 334 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Rhythm most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rhythm are California (42 births), Texas (40 births), Florida (21 births).
Is Rhythm a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rhythm is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 632 births, and as a boy's name it has 580 births.
How long has the name Rhythm been used? ▼
Rhythm has been recorded in Social Security data since 2003, spanning 23 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rhythm? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rhyan, Rhylee, Rhys, Rhyleigh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rhythm's data
- California records the most Rhythms (42 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 Rhythm
Nearby Names Like Rhythm
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rhythm
Rhyan Girl
#2708 3,097 births
Rhylee Girl
#2029 2,504 births
Rhys Girl
#3615 887 births
Rhyleigh Girl
#5394 664 births
Rhylie Girl
#5379 616 births
Compare Rhythm side by side: Rhythm vs Rhyan Rhythm vs Rhylee Rhythm vs Rhys
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rhythm
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, 2003–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rhythm: #2923 Unisex Name - 632 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rhythm. 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 Rhythm 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.