Total births
1,258
Boys' name · since 1991
Riker
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 1,258 babies named Riker, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2128
- among boys today
- 1,258
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Riker currently ranks #2128 among boys' names in America, with 1,258 babies recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Riker has been recorded 1,258 times among boys since 1991, currently ranked #2128 nationally and more common than 85% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #2128 among boys today
- 1,258 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Riker is currently the #2128 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 1,258 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2128
- among boys today
- 1,258
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Riker vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2128
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Riker was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
95 babies were named Riker in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Riker compares
1,258 Top 27% higher than 73% of 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
Riker's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Riker | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,258 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 95 | 23 | 22,252 |
Riker's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Riker's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 87% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 13%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 95, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Riker at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#2,128
Active since
1991
Riker popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 95
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Riker by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Riker's strongest decade.
641 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Riker births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 72
1990s
72 births
- 2000s 116
2000s
116 births
- 2010s
2010s
641 births
- 2020s
2020s
429 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 641 births (51% of all-time use).
How Riker compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Riker's total volume
Riker vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Riker by state
Where Riker concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 72 | 5.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 64 | 5.1% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 29 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Washington | | 21 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Florida | | 20 | 1.6% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 20 | 1.6% |
| #7 | Colorado | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 12 | 1.0% |
California share of Riker's total US births 5.7%
Even split
72 of 1,258 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Riker appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Riker? ▼
1,258 babies have been named Riker since 1991. It currently ranks #2128 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 95 births.
When was Riker most popular? ▼
Riker was most popular in the 2010s decade with 641 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Riker most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Riker are California (72 births), Texas (64 births), Ohio (29 births).
How long has the name Riker been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Riker since 1991 -- 35 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Riker? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rikki, Riku, Riki, Rik, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Riker's data
- Riker's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (641 total births) through the 2020s (429) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rikers (72 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 Riker
Nearby Names Like Riker
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Riker
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624 births
Riku Boy
#4394 483 births
Riki Boy
433 births
Rik Boy
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Riko Boy
#11263 88 births
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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, 1991–2025 (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. "Riker: #2128 Boys' Name - 1,258 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/riker. 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 Riker 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.