Holding steady, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Strider since 1973
Babies named Strider per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 168 |
| 2020s | 179 |
Meaning & origin
First recorded in 1973, Strider entered the U.S. baby name charts as a rare but enduring choice, likely inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's character Aragorn, called Strider in 'The Lord of the Rings.' The name peaked in 2023 at rank 4050, with approximately 1 in every 65695 boys receiving it. Its trajectory has remained stable, suggesting a consistent niche appeal rather than a fleeting trend. While no U.S. states register it among their top 1000, Strider's literary resonance continues to attract parents drawn to its quiet strength and adventurous undertone.
Strider comes from the English word 'stride', referring to someone who walks with long, determined steps. Its use as a given name surged after J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954) popularized it as the alias of Aragorn. However, Tolkien derived the name from the English term, which predates modern usage. The name has seen occasional use as a masculine first name since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stride
Sibling names for Strider
Names that share Strider's style, for a brother or sister.
