Rheanne
A girl's name of Welsh origin with 146 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 146 Americans have ever been named Rheanne. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and peaked modestly at 10 births in 1998 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Rheanne is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Rheanne is a girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant of Rhiannon, the name of the powerful Welsh goddess of horses and the moon in the Mabinogion, meaning 'great queen' or 'divine queen.' Fleetwood Mac's 1975 song "Rhiannon" brought the name to worldwide attention.
EtymologyShow more
Rheanne first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1976. First appearing in the 1970s, Rheanne emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Welsh classification suggests a path from welsh linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Rheanne has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 52 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 47 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 32 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
The Story of Rheanne
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1998, Rheanne is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Rheanne are most likely born between 1988 and 2008.
How rare is Rheanne?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Rheanne is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1976, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 52 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Rheanne by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 1976–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | #18299 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19227 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15059 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13653 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16682 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18561 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15344 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10898 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17353 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14621 |
| 1999 | 9 | #10148 |
| 1998 | 10 | #9123 |
| 1997 | 6 | #13357 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10288 |
| 1993 | 6 | #13052 |
| 1992 | 8 | #10240 |
| 1989 | 8 | #9448 |
| 1988 | 7 | #10097 |
| 1987 | 7 | #9551 |
| 1986 | 5 | #12330 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1976–2016