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River

Recorded 1971–2025 · United States

River was most popular in 2022, when 5,430 American babies were given the name — ranking #98 that year. In 2025 it ranked #125, with 4,540 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 59,351 people named River.

Most popular in2022
Rank that year#98
Births that year5,430
Total since 188059,351

River over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks River’s peak in 2022. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org