Rizal
A boy's name of Spanish origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Rizal peaked during the Gen Z era, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (1998). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Rizal remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Rizal ranks #13784 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Rizal is a boy's baby name of Spanish origin, a surname meaning 'field of grain' or 'green field,' from the Spanish ricial. Dr. José Rizal is the national hero of the Philippines — the novelist, ophthalmologist, and revolutionary whose writings inspired the Philippine independence movement.
Naming a son Rizal is an act of cultural pride and admiration for one of Southeast Asia's greatest intellectual heroes.
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Phonetically, Rizal belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Spanish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Spanish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Rizal’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Rizal has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1998.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | — |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Rizal
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1998, Rizal is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Rizal are most likely born between 1998 and 2008.
How rare is Rizal?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Rizal — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 1990s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1998–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13784 |
| 1998 | 5 | #10962 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2024