River
River: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of River
- A unisex given name.
Etymology
From river.
How popular is River?
Since 1880, 19,675 girls and 39,676 boys in the U.S. have been named River (33% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #149 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #105 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #111 for boys, with 4,540 babies given the name.
Names similar to River
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for River
Names that peaked around the same time as River and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
River FAQ
What does the name River mean?
A unisex given name. From river.
How popular is the name River?
Since 1880, 19,675 girls and 39,676 boys in the U.S. have been named River (33% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #149 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #105 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #111 for boys, with 4,540 babies given the name.
Is River a boy or girl name?
River is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (19,675 girls and 39,676 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.