Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Rise since 1942
Babies named Rise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 185 | 0 |
| 1950s | 549 | 0 |
| 1960s | 271 | 0 |
| 1970s | 52 | 0 |
| 1980s | 20 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22 | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Rise is a rare English word name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1942. It reached its highest usage in 1955, during the mid-20th century trend of virtue and aspirational names. Since 2022, its popularity has been declining. Despite never ranking in the top 1000, Rise has maintained a steady but sparse presence, often chosen by parents seeking a meaningful and simple name. Its lack of top state data indicates its rarity across all regions.
Rise is a modern English word name, taken directly from the verb meaning 'to move upward' or 'to get up'. It emerged as a given name in the 20th century, reflecting the trend of using aspirational vocabulary as personal names. Its usage peaked in the 1950s and has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ri, Riri
Variants: Ryse
Sibling names for Rise
Names that share Rise's style, for a brother or sister.
