Rhiannon
Meaninggreat queen · Welsh
- US rank
- #1,119
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #418 in 1977
210 babies were named Rhiannon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 37 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rhiannon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,651 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Rhiannon, 210 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rhiannon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRhiannon first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1977, when it reached #418.
- Then vs nowRhiannon was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 2,967 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 7,651.
- TrendRhiannon has climbed 37 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,119. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRhiannon is the #497 girl name in 2 states, including Colorado, Kansas and Kansas. It's in the top 1,000 in 10 states.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Rhiannon means “great queen”. Our records link it to Scottish and Welsh roots.
About the name Rhiannon
Rhiannon is a girl name of Scottish and Welsh origin meaning “great queen”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-non”. US birth records list Rhiannon for girls from 1974 to 2025, in 52 of those 52 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #418 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,119, with 210 babies.
Origin:Scottish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 181 | 5,538 girls |
| 1980s | 192 | 5,218 girls |
| 1990s | 214 | 4,680 girls |
| 2000s | 222 | 4,511 girls |
| 2010s | 83 | 12,092 girls |
| 2020s | 128 | 7,816 girls |
Other spellings of Rhiannon
More Scottish girl names
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Questions about the name Rhiannon
What does the name Rhiannon mean?
Rhiannon means “great queen” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Rhiannon?
Rhiannon has Scottish, Welsh roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Paisley, Scottie.
Is Rhiannon a boy or girl name?
Rhiannon is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rhiannon?
Rhiannon ranked #1,119 for US girls in 2025, given to 210 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#418).