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Rivers

Rivers: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Meaning and origin of Rivers

  • A male given name.

How popular is Rivers?

60U.S. babies in 2025
#1553peak rank (1910)
2,637babies since 1880

Since 1880, 749 girls and 1,888 boys in the U.S. have been named Rivers (28% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3405 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #1553 in 1910. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025139 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Rivers FAQ

What does the name Rivers mean?

A male given name.

How popular is the name Rivers?

Since 1880, 749 girls and 1,888 boys in the U.S. have been named Rivers (28% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3405 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #1553 in 1910. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Rivers a boy or girl name?

Rivers is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (749 girls and 1,888 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.