Rising since 2006, #3,379 for boys today.
Popularity of Rhone since 2004
Babies named Rhone per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 47 |
| 2010s | 21 | 122 |
| 2020s | 22 | 142 |
Meaning & origin
Rhone is a modern masculine name that entered U.S. records in 2004, likely inspired by the Rhône River in France. The name has seen a steady rise in use since 2006, reaching its peak rank of 3,379 in 2025, when approximately 1 in 50,238 baby boys received the name. Its highest concentration of usage is in California. As a place-name with a strong, one-syllable sound, Rhone fits a contemporary trend of river and geographical names.
The name Rhone is likely taken from the Rhône River in France, which flows from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea. The river's name is of uncertain ancient origin, possibly from a Celtic word for 'roaring.' As a given name, Rhone is a modern coinage, first appearing in U.S. records in 2004. It may have been inspired by other river names or the similar-sounding name Roan.
Where Rhone is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Rhône
Sibling names for Rhone
Names that share Rhone's style, for a brother or sister.
