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Stryder

STRY-der · Of uncertain origin; perhaps a modern coinage inspired by the word 'stryder' meaning one who strides, or an invented name based on sound.

2025 rank (boys)
#4,050
Babies named in 2025
26
Peak popularity
2015
2025 frequency
1 in 65,695 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2014

Declining since 2014, #4,050 for boys today.

Popularity of Stryder since 1983

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

1429431990200020102020Most births 2015Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1980s11
1990s19
2000s215
2010s343
2020s158

Meaning & origin

Stryder is a modern American invention that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1983. Its popularity rose gradually, peaking in 2015, but has been falling since 2014. Currently ranked 4050, it remains a relatively rare choice, with about 1 in 65,695 boys receiving the name. Despite its recent emergence, Stryder fits comfortably alongside other surname-style, one-syllable names that have become fashionable in the 21st century.

Stryder appears to be a modern invention, possibly derived from the English word 'stryder' (one who strides) or created as a variant of 'Skyler' or 'Ryder'. It first entered U.S. birth records in 1983 and saw a peak in popularity around 2015. The name is primarily used for boys and has no traditional ethnic or linguistic roots.

Sibling names for Stryder

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

Sisters: Harper, Avery, Quinn, Piper, Sage

Brothers: Ryder, Hunter, Carter, Chase, Mason

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Stryder mean?
Stryder is of uncertain origin. It may be a modern coinage from the English word 'stryder,' meaning one who strides, or an invented name.
How popular is the name Stryder?
As of 2025, Stryder ranks 4050 in the U.S., meaning about 1 in 65,695 boys is named Stryder. Its peak popularity was in 2015.
Is Stryder a boy's name or a girl's name?
Stryder is almost exclusively used as a boy's name in the United States.