Total births
1,295
Unisex name · since 2007
Riot
Since 2007, U.S. Social Security records show 1,295 babies named Riot, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1249
- among boys today
- 1,295
- born since 2007
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
1,295 babies have been named Riot since 2007, making it today's #1249 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Riot recorded 1,295 times among boys since 2007, holding rank #1249 nationally today, ahead of 91% of boys, 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 2007 to 2025.
- #1249 among boys today
- 1,295 born since 2007
- 2020s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Riot is currently the #1249 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 1,295 born since 2007, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1249
- among boys today
- 1,295
- born since 2007
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Riot vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1249
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Riot was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
159 babies were named Riot in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Riot compares
1,295 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
Riot's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Riot | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,295 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 159 | 23 | 22,252 |
Riot's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Riot's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2007, with only 9 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 159, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Riot at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,249
Active since
2007
Riot popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2007–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 159
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Riot popularity over time - girls
218 total births recorded since 2012 (Riot as girls' name)
Riot by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Riot's strongest decade.
697 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Riot births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 44
2000s
44 births
- 2010s
2010s
554 births
- 2020s
2020s
697 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 697 births (54% of all-time use).
How Riot 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 Riot's total volume
Riot vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Riot by state
Where Riot concentrates geographically, total births since 2007
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 161 | 12.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 80 | 6.2% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 52 | 4.0% |
| #4 | Utah | | 44 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 41 | 3.2% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 29 | 2.2% |
| #7 | Florida | | 29 | 2.2% |
| #8 | Washington | | 22 | 1.7% |
California share of Riot's total US births 12.4%
Even split
161 of 1,295 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Riot appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Riot? ▼
Since 2007, Social Security records show 1,295 babies named Riot. Today it holds rank #1249 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 159 births.
When was Riot most popular? ▼
Riot was most popular in the 2020s decade with 697 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Riot most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Riot are California (161 births), Texas (80 births), Oklahoma (52 births).
Is Riot a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Riot is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,295 births, and as a girl's name it has 218 births.
How long has the name Riot been used? ▼
Records for Riot go back to 2007, giving 19 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Riot? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rio, Rion, Riordan, Riott. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Riot's data
- California records the most Riots (161 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 Riot
Nearby Names Like Riot
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Riot
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#517 5,530 births
Rion Boy
#3357 1,506 births
Riordan Boy
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Riott Boy
#7156 166 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, 2007–2025 (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. "Riot: #1249 Unisex Name - 1,295 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/riot. 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 Riot 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.