Is Rivers a boy's or girl's name?

Rivers is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 734 recorded births.

When was Rivers most popular?

Rivers reached its peak popularity in 2020 with 99 births that year. It is currently ranked #2512 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Rivers?

Rivers is currently ranked #2512 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,843 babies since 1910.

Rivers

A Old French name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld FrenchDeclining Also a pet name

#2512▲ 130in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Rivers is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old French origin, from the surname meaning 'dweller by the river,' from the Old French rivière. As a given name, Rivers has a free-flowing, nature-inspired quality. It is associated with Rivers Cuomo, lead singer of Weezer — a name with distinctly alternative, indie-rock coolness.

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Popularity Over Time

Rivers climbed 1209 spots in the last 20 years — from #3721 to #2512.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Rivers
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	381	#2083	▼
2010s	739	#1992	▲
2000s	277	#3791	▲
1990s	92	#6279	▲
1980s	5	#7091	▼
1970s	33	#5298	▲
1960s	22	#4180	▼
1950s	29	#3964	▼
1940s	60	#3335	▲
1930s	51	#3347	▼
1920s	88	#3281	▲
1910s	66	#2721	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(84 years, 1910–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Rivers
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	54	#2512	+4 (8.0%)
2023	50	#2642	-30 (-37.5%)
2022	80	#1946	-18 (-18.4%)
2021	98	#1684	-1 (-1.0%)
2020	99	#1631	+4 (4.2%)
2019	95	#1684	+2 (2.2%)
2018	93	#1700	+6 (6.9%)
2017	87	#1776	+8 (10.1%)
2016	79	#1886	-3 (-3.7%)
2015	82	#1822	+13 (18.8%)
2014	69	#2058	+2 (3.0%)
2013	67	#2037	+8 (13.6%)
2012	59	#2230	+4 (7.3%)
2011	55	#2334	+2 (3.8%)
2010	53	#2392	+10 (23.3%)
2009	43	#2836	+9 (26.5%)
2008	34	#3330	+6 (21.4%)
2007	28	#3770	-2 (-6.7%)
2006	30	#3507	-3 (-9.1%)
2005	33	#3155	+8 (32.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Rivers as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Rivers has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 734 births since 1920.

#4622

Current rank

734

Total births

2021

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Rivers be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Rivers is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2512. As a girl's name, it ranks #4622.

Rivers has two lives

Rivers, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1910–2024) · Methodology