Rivera
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,618 in 1914
0 babies were named Rivera in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rivera you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryRivera first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1914, when it reached #3,618.
About the name Rivera
Rivera is a gender-neutral name of Spanish origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-era”. US birth records list Rivera for girls from 1914 to 2023, in 3 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #3,618 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2023, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.1 | 909,091 girls |
| 2020s | 1.7 | 597,015 girls |
More Spanish names
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Boy name: Santiago · Saint James
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
Questions about the name Rivera
What is the origin of the name Rivera?
Rivera has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Mateo, Sofia, Elias.
Is Rivera a boy or girl name?
Both. Rivera is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Rivera?
Rivera is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #3,618 in 1914.