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Ryder

RYE-der · One who rides, a mounted warrior or messenger, or one who works with horses.

2025 rank (boys)
#132
Babies named in 2025
2,710
Peak popularity
2015
2025 frequency
1 in 630 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2015

Declining since 2015, #132 for boys today.

Popularity of Ryder since 1960

Babies named Ryder per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1.4k2.8k4.2k1960198020002020Most births 2015Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1960s55
1970s154
1980s208
1990s1,129
2000s10,628
2010s36,070
2020s18,395

Meaning & origin

Ryder entered the U.S. baby name scene in 1960, but it remained rare until the late 1990s. Its steepest climb came in the early 2000s, mirroring the popularity of other surnames-turned-first-names like Carter and Mason. At its peak in 2015, it was a top-100 choice. Since then, it has fallen to rank 132 in 2025, with a current ratio of 1 in 630 newborn boys. Geographically, it has found favor in states like Wyoming, Hawaii, and West Virginia. The name's strong, rugged sound and straightforward meaning continue to appeal to parents seeking a modern, energetic name.

Ryder is an occupational surname derived from Middle English 'ridere,' meaning 'one who rides,' specifically a mounted warrior, messenger, or a person who trained or cared for horses. It shares roots with the verb 'ride' and appears in English records from the 13th century onward. As a given name, it gained momentum in the late 20th century, particularly after 2000, fitting the trend of surname-names for boys.

Where Ryder is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k boystoo few births

Ryder” around the world

Where Ryder lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • New Zealand

    #93

    in 2025

Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ry, Rye

Variants: Rider, Rhyder

Sibling names for Ryder

Names that share Ryder's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Scarlett, Avery, Harper, Peyton, Sawyer, Journey, Miley, Averi, Cali, Emberly, Haisley, Kadence, Kennedi, Kyndall, Kynlee, Kynslee, Lyric, Maelyn, Maisyn, Marley, Marli, Navy, Paityn, Raelyn, Raylin, Skyla, Stormi, Wrenley, Adaleigh, Addilynn, Adleigh, Anslee, Aspyn, Blakelyn, Brynnlee, Brystol, Calleigh, Chevelle, Dailyn, Dawsyn, Dymond, Emmersyn, Gracey, Harlynn, Hensley, Irelyn, Jentry, Journi, Kapri, Kenadi, Kenslee, Kinlee, Kinleigh, Laikyn, Lakelynn, Makenzy, Porsche, Pyper, Raylee, Rebel, Rhylee, Sedona, Shylah, Skylee, Skylynn, Stormie, Taytum, Vayda, Wrenlee, Amberleigh, Ambur, Analynn, Ashlan, Avaleigh, Berlyn, Bexleigh, Bradleigh, Braleigh, Breah, Brecklyn, Brynli, Cambry, Chavy, Chayla, Chyla, Courtlynn, Daylee, Draya, Dreya, Emberleigh, Fynlee, Haizlee, Haizley, Harlei, Harlym, Harmonii, Hazelynn, Isyss, Jailin, Jaylinn, Jerzie, Kaidance, Kaidynce, Kamber, Kambry, Keisy, Kenli, Kensi, Kensleigh, Kensli, Kenzlie, Khloie, Kindle, Kollins, Kynley, Kynlie, Kynsley, Kynslie, Landree, Laycee, Logyn, Londen, Lyriq, Mackensie, Maeleigh, Mailen, Makynlee, Mckaylee, Nataley, Paytyn, Porche, Raegen, Raelynne, Raigan, Railynn, Raygen, Renlee, Rhyleigh, Rozlynn, Ryla, Rylah, Rylann, Rylea, Rylyn, Sabre, Shylo, Shyloh, Skarlet, Skarlett, Skylan, Skyleigh, Tailyn, Tayleigh, Teigen, Tinlee, Tylia, Tynlee, Zaylie, Addilee, Addley, Adeleigh, Aizlynn, Aslynn, Atleigh, Aubryanna, Berklee, Braley, Brayley, Breelynn, Breena, Brilyn, Brixlee, Brooklee, Bryndle, Brynlea, Camber, Cevyn, Cheyla, Chyler, Conlee, Dalexa, Dmya, Enslee, Genesys, Hailei, Hazlee, Hazleigh, Icelyn, Irelynd, Jazelyn, Jazzelle, Jazzlin, Jazzlynn, Jazzy, Jentri, Jernee, Jlyn, Journiee, Kaior, Keighley, Kensly, Kenzli, Khyleigh, Kinzee, Knova, Krimson, Kynedi, Kynzlie, Laikynn, Lailynn, Lakely, Legacie, Lexiana, Lexii, Lexxus, Lundon, Lynlee, Lynnox, Makinzi, Makynli, Mayven, Mayzee, Mckenlee, Mckinna, Merly, Mersadie, Myelle, Mylei, Nylee, Paetyn, Paisly, Paizlee, Paizleigh, Peyson, Quinlee, Raegyn, Raeley, Raileigh, Ralynn, Raynie, Reighlyn, Reighlynn, Reilynn, Rhilynn, Rhyanna, Rhyen, Rhylin, Rielyn, Rielynn, Rilie, Ryelee, Ryelle, Ryelynn, Ryenne, Rynleigh, Shaylon, Shyler, Skilar, Skiler, Steely, Stormee, Summerlyn, Swayzee, Taisley, Wrynlee, Zaley, Zayley, Zayli, Brayli, Carlei, Chaselyn, Emberli, Hartleigh, Hollynn, Jaely, Jenisis, Karcyn, Kenlynn, Madlynn, Yazlynn, Ahlayah, Andilynn, Aspynn, Aubreyanna, Aunisty, Baeleigh, Baelyn, Baxley, Bexlie, Breeley, Breely, Brenlyn, Brennley, Bristyl, Brookley, Brynnlie, Cadince, Caedence, Cambreigh, Cambrey, Cassadi, Chesnie, Chrisha, Conleigh, Dayli, Deilany, Delayni, Dreyah, Graceleigh, Graclyn, Greylynn, Greysi, Hadlyn, Haisleigh, Harlea, Hartlynn, Hydee, Icess, Jaicey, Jaxie, Jaysie, Jazzmon, Journeigh, Journeii, Jovee, Kada, Kaedance, Kaicee, Kaizley, Kambrey, Kamdynn, Kampbell, Kenzlei, Keslee, Keslyn, Khaylee, Kinzlie, Kinzly, Knightley, Kouvr, Kynadee, Leddy, Lundynn, Lylee, Lynnley, Mackinsey, Macklyn, Maislyn, Marlet, Mckensi, Naylee, Paysley, Preslea, Raelani, Raynah, Rechy, Reilyn, Remii, Reylynn, Rinley, Riplee, Rocklyn, Rumor, Ryeleigh, Ryleah, Rylinn, Rylynne, Sabryn, Samauri, Skii, Skyanne, Skyeler, Skylinn, Skylynne, Skyrah, Summerlynn, Symphonie, Tacori, Taygan, Thailyn, Tinzley, Traeh, Tynslee, Xariyah, Xaylee, Xylie, Yorley, Zyara

Brothers: Mason, Carter, Wyatt, Jackson, Cooper, Cash, Colt, Colter, Kayce, Kayden, Maverick, Stetson, Ace, Axle, Ayven, Blaze, Braylen, Brecken, Brodie, Canyon, Colsen, Creed, Finnley, Gunner, Jagger, Jaxen, Jett, Juelz, Kannon, Kason, Koda, Kolten, Kruz, Kyler, Kyson, Madden, Maddox, Remington, Rogers, Ryden, Ryker, Ryland, Auston, Avion, Axl, Blaize, Blayze, Brixton, Bronx, Brysen, Camrin, Cayde, Coltin, Crue, Decker, Diesel, Gatlin, Gauge, Granger, Griffen, Jaxx, Jaxxon, Jayse, Jazz, Jerrett, Kaizer, Kalan, Kanyon, Kasen, Kemper, Kolter, Kooper, Korben, Kyaire, Larson, Maddex, Maddix, Mavrick, Paden, Ransom, Riker, Saxon, Schuyler, Skylor, Slater, Stryker, Talan, Tyce, Waylen, Wilder, Xaiden, Auron, Axyl, Beauden, Blayden, Bohdi, Brentlee, Brix, Brodee, Bryceson, Cainen, Chevon, Coulson, Coulter, Cruise, Cuyler, Daxx, Dreyden, Dreyson, Graeson, Hatcher, Haydin, Hendrixx, Hesston, Hudsen, Hunner, Jacksen, Jaxsyn, Jeren, Jetson, Kadan, Kaesyn, Kaige, Kail, Kaisyn, Kamdon, Karver, Keygan, Kiptyn, Knight, Kramer, Kru, Kruze, Kyser, Lander, Lennix, Louden, Maddax, Makye, Mattix, Mattox, Maverik, Neyland, Oaklen, Paxon, Raider, Rayland, Renner, Reyli, Rhyatt, Rhyker, Riddick, Riggin, Roczen, Ryett, Ryken, Ryler, Rylo, Shady, Steel, Stryder, Taten, Tydus, Tytan, Weaver, Xaden, Xzander, Zalen, Zealand, Zylan, Zylen, Aking, Armour, Axcel, Axxel, Becker, Blayde, Bohden, Braelen, Braidon, Braven, Brayten, Breckon, Brighten, Cashus, Caydan, Caymen, Cruze, Dak, Daltin, Deckard, Dekker, Deniro, Diezel, Draden, Dredyn, Dublin, Endrick, Epic, Gotham, Griffey, Haygen, Jackston, Jager, Jaggar, Jairen, Jakaden, Jaking, Jamason, Jamesen, Jamesyn, Javyn, Jaxsin, Jaymin, Jhett, Kaegan, Kaemon, Kairee, Karder, Kasch, Kashden, Kaydn, Kesler, Kodah, Koden, Koleson, Korver, Lakoda, Lawsen, Lenix, Lyrick, Madox, Magnum, Maguire, Majour, Maveryck, Mavric, Mavryk, Mckoy, Myers, Myheir, Mylez, Negan, Redford, Rhyland, Riggins, Rilan, Ripken, Rockland, Rucker, Ryer, Ryle, Rylon, Schneider, Sender, Shooter, Slayde, Slayter, Swayde, Taden, Talen, Tarrin, Tison, Treyce, Tyden, Xyler, Yerick, Zakk, Zyden, Zyler, Zyren, Daiton, Dyllen, Kache, Lynkin, Acesyn, Acxel, Aydian, Boomer, Bowdy, Brenner, Brode, Brolin, Brydan, Cadan, Caulder, Chais, Coner, Cordai, Couper, Cyson, Daxen, Dayven, Deuce, Deylan, Dierks, Draeden, Draedyn, Draken, Dravon, Draydon, Drezden, Dysen, Edge, Gamble, Garhett, Gunnison, Jader, Jaxel, Kable, Kadden, Kaiel, Kaii, Kaiyr, Kaniel, Kayman, Keiffer, Kelsen, Khale, Khy, Khye, Khymir, Khyzer, Kieffer, Kohner, Kollen, Korby, Kortland, Kuper, Kutler, Kyen, Lyncoln, Lynk, Maccoy, Maejor, Maxxwell, Nixxon, Pilot, Racer, Raden, Reace, Reylan, Riese, Riott, Rocker, Rykar, Saiyr, Savage, Sevn, Skylier, Sneijder, Stylez, Sutter, Syer, Syier, Taeden, Taelin, Taiten, Tanyon, Thunder, Tiwan, Tracer, Traeger, Trig, Trooper, Trypp, Tryson, Tyner, Ukiah, Vedder, Warrior, Wylde, Xaine, Xaire, Yandell, Zahkai, Zailen, Zalyn, Zanden, Zepplin, Zyen, Zylin, Zyron

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ryder mean?
Ryder is an English occupational name meaning 'one who rides,' originally referring to a mounted warrior or a horse trainer.
How popular is Ryder today? Is it still rising?
In 2025, Ryder ranked 132nd for boys in the U.S., with about 1 in every 630 newborn boys given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2015, and it has been gradually declining since then.
Is Ryder used as a girl's name?
Ryder is almost exclusively used for boys, though it occasionally appears as a unisex choice. In the U.S. data, it is overwhelmingly given to boys.