Rhysand
A boy's name of Welsh origin with 60 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 60 babies have been named Rhysand in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
In the most recent SSA release, Rhysand ranks #6384 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Rhysand is a boy's baby name of Welsh origin, created by author Sarah J. Maas for her character in the A Court of Thorns and Roses fantasy series. The name builds on the Welsh name Rhys (meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor') with an added suffix, creating something that sounds ancient but is entirely new.
As the book series became a global phenomenon, Rhysand entered real-world use among fans — a testament to the power of compelling fictional characters to shape actual naming trends.
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Rhysand first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2019. A twenty-first-century entry, Rhysand belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
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
Rhysand has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2019.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 53 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 7 | — |
The Story of Rhysand
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Rhysand is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Rhysand are most likely born between 2019 and 2024.
How rare is Rhysand?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Rhysand — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2019, peaked in the 2020s with 53 births that decade.
Rhysand by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 2019–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #6384 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5404 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6399 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10550 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10569 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2019–2024