Ryder
Meaninghorseman · English
- US rank
- #132
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #95 in 2014
2,710 babies were named Ryder in the US in 2025. It has dropped 24 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2001–2025
US births per million boys, 1960–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ryder you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 630 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ryder, 2,710 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ryder would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRyder first shows up in US birth records in 1960, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 65 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #95.
- Then vs nowRyder is 15× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 9,671 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 630.
- TrendRyder has slipped 24 places over the last five years and now sits at #132. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedRyder is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #39, followed by Hawaii (#45) and Wyoming (#47). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Ryder means “horseman”.
About the name Ryder
Ryder is a boy name of English origin meaning “horseman”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-der”. US birth records list Ryder for boys from 1960 to 2025, in 62 of those 66 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #95 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #132, with 2,710 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.5 | 132,743 girls |
| 2010s | 65 | 15,370 girls |
| 2020s | 122 | 8,212 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
| 1970s | 9.4 | 106,383 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 89,206 boys |
| 1990s | 59 | 17,044 boys |
| 2000s | 527 | 1,897 boys |
| 2010s | 1,916 | 522 boys |
| 2020s | 1,774 | 564 boys |
Other spellings of Ryder
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ryder
What does the name Ryder mean?
Ryder means “horseman” in English.
What is the origin of the name Ryder?
Ryder has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ryder a boy or girl name?
Ryder is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Ryder?
Ryder ranked #132 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,710 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#95).