Holding steady.
Popularity of Rheda since 1915
Babies named Rheda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rheda's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rheda is a rare and distinctive name that saw its highest usage in 1934, its peak year. First recorded in U.S. data in 1915, it has remained uncommon, never entering the top 1000. The trajectory is stable, indicating very occasional use over the decades. With no top states to hint at regional preference, Rheda appears as a scattered choice. Its ambiguity in meaning and Germanic flavor make it an intriguing yet seldom-used name today.
Rheda is a name of uncertain derivation. It may be a German variant of the Greek name Rhoda, meaning 'rose'. Alternatively, it could be a diminutive or short form of longer Germanic names such as Margaretha or names beginning with Rhed-. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1930s, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Rhoda, Rhedda
Sibling names for Rheda
Names that share Rheda's style, for a brother or sister.
