Ryder
Ryder: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ryder
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
How popular is Ryder?
Since 1880, 2,449 girls and 66,639 boys in the U.S. have been named Ryder (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #998 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #95 in 2014. In 2025 it ranked #133 for boys, with 2,821 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ryder
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Sibling name ideas for Ryder
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Ryder FAQ
What does the name Ryder mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
What is the origin of the name Ryder?
Ryder is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Ryder?
Since 1880, 2,449 girls and 66,639 boys in the U.S. have been named Ryder (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #998 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #95 in 2014. In 2025 it ranked #133 for boys, with 2,821 babies given the name.
Is Ryder a boy or girl name?
Ryder is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,449 girls and 66,639 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.