Total births
66,639
Boys' name · since 1960
Ryder
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 66,639 babies named Ryder, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #134
- among boys today
- 66,639
- born since 1960
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99.1%
- more common than other boys
Ryder currently ranks #134 among boys' names in America, with 66,639 babies recorded since 1960.
Social Security Administration records show Ryder recorded 66,639 times among boys since 1960, holding rank #134 nationally today, ahead of 99.1% 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 1960 to 2025.
- #134 among boys today
- 66,639 born since 1960
- 2010s peak decade
- 99.1% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ryder is currently the #134 boys' name in America, more common than 99.1% of boys - 66,639 born since 1960, peaking in the 2010s.
- #134
- among boys today
- 66,639
- born since 1960
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99.1%
- more common than other boys
Ryder vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#134
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 99.1% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Ryder was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
4,165 babies were named Ryder in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Ryder compares
66,639 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
Ryder's all-time total is 182x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ryder | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 66,639 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 4,165 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ryder's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ryder's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 99% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 1%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 4,165, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ryder at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2015
Current rank
#134
Active since
1960
Ryder popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 4,165
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Ryder popularity over time - girls
2,449 total births recorded since 2001 (Ryder as girls' name)
Ryder by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ryder's strongest decade.
36,070 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Ryder births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 55
1960s
55 births
- 1970s 154
1970s
154 births
- 1980s 208
1980s
208 births
- 1990s 1,129
1990s
1,129 births
- 2000s 10,628
2000s
10,628 births
- 2010s
2010s
36,070 births
- 2020s
2020s
18,395 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 36,070 births (54% of all-time use).
How Ryder 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 Ryder's total volume
Ryder vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ryder by state
Where Ryder concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 8,215 | 12.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5,326 | 8.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 2,982 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 2,388 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 2,343 | 3.5% |
| #6 | Washington | | 2,195 | 3.3% |
| #7 | New York | | 2,155 | 3.2% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 1,864 | 2.8% |
California share of Ryder's total US births 12.3%
Even split
8,215 of 66,639 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 51 reporting states.
Ryder appears in 51 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ryder? ▼
Since 1960, Social Security records show 66,639 babies named Ryder. Today it holds rank #134 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 4,165 births.
When was Ryder most popular? ▼
Ryder was most popular in the 2010s decade with 36,070 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Ryder most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ryder are California (8,215 births), Texas (5,326 births), Florida (2,982 births).
How long has the name Ryder been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ryder since 1960 -- 66 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ryder? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ryden, Rydell, Rydge, Rydan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ryder's data
- Ryder's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (36,070 total births) through the 2020s (18,395) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ryders (8,215 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 Ryder
Nearby Names Like Ryder
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ryder
Ryden Boy
#2663 1,849 births
Rydell Boy
417 births
Rydge Boy
#7114 190 births
Rydan Boy
#13289 143 births
Rydin Boy
32 births
Compare Ryder side by side: Ryder vs Ryden Ryder vs Rydell Ryder vs Rydge
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ryder
Jasper #133
62,428 births · Peak 2023
Carlos #135
307,036 births · Peak 2001
Declan #132
58,547 births · Peak 2019
Connor #136
234,546 births · Peak 2004
Sawyer #131
65,838 births · Peak 2015
Juan #137
365,606 births · Peak 2005
Luis #130
292,959 births · Peak 2007
Matteo #138
33,483 births · Peak 2024
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, 1960–2025 (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. "Ryder: #134 Boys' Name - 66,639 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ryder. 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 Ryder 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.