Total births
1,099
Unisex name · since 1942
Rise
Since 1942, U.S. Social Security records show 1,099 babies named Rise, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15543
- among girls today
- 1,099
- born since 1942
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Rise is the #15543 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,099 recorded since 1942.
Social Security Administration records show Rise recorded 1,099 times among girls since 1942, holding rank #15543 nationally today, ahead of 12% of girls, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 2024.
- #15543 among girls today
- 1,099 born since 1942
- 1950s peak decade
- 12% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rise is currently the #15543 unisex name in America, more common than 12% of girls - 1,099 born since 1942, peaking in the 1950s.
- #15543
- among girls today
- 1,099
- born since 1942
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
Rise vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15543
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 12% of names given to girls today.
1950s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Rise was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
67 babies were named Rise in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
How Rise compares
1,099 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Rise's all-time total is 188% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rise | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,099 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 67 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rise's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rise's full recorded timeline at 1963, 23% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 77% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2020, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1955 peak of 67 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rise at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1955
Current rank
#15,543
Active since
1942
Rise popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–2024
- Peak year (1955)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Rise popularity over time - boys
74 total births recorded since 2014 (Rise as boys' name)
Rise by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Rise's strongest decade.
549 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Rise births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 185
1940s
185 births
- 1950s
1950s
549 births
- 1960s
1960s
271 births
- 1970s 52
1970s
52 births
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 549 births (50% of all-time use).
How Rise 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 Rise's total volume
Rise vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rise by state
Where Rise concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 126 | 11.5% |
| #2 | California | | 39 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 17 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 16 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 13 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Texas | | 13 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Rise's total US births 11.5%
Even split
126 of 1,099 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Rise appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rise? ▼
Rise has been given to 1,099 babies in the U.S. since 1942, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #15543 as of the latest data. 67 babies were born in 1955, its single highest year.
When was Rise most popular? ▼
Rise was most popular in the 1950s decade with 549 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Rise most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rise are New York (126 births), California (39 births), Ohio (17 births).
Is Rise a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rise is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,099 births, and as a boy's name it has 74 births.
How long has the name Rise been used? ▼
Records for Rise go back to 1942, giving 83 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Rise? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Risa, Risha, Rishika, Rissa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rise's data
- Rise's decade-level peak was the 1950s (549 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Rises (126 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Rise
Nearby Names Like Rise
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rise
Risa Girl
#7313 4,177 births
Risha Girl
#6222 969 births
Rishika Girl
#5541 598 births
Rissa Girl
#13690 313 births
Rishita Girl
162 births
Compare Rise side by side: Rise vs Risa Rise vs Risha Rise vs Rishika
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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, 1942–2024 (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. "Rise: #15543 Unisex Name - 1,099 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rise. 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 Rise 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.