Declining since 2015, #132 for boys today.
Popularity of Ryder since 1960
Babies named Ryder per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 154 |
| 1980s | 208 |
| 1990s | 1,129 |
| 2000s | 10,628 |
| 2010s | 36,070 |
| 2020s | 18,395 |
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.
“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
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
Names like Ryder
Names whose popularity has moved with Ryder's over the last 50 years.

