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River

male

Meaning

"River"

River is an English word name, adopted as a given name emphasizing natural imagery and flow.

NatureNaturalClassicTraditionalTimelessUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of River

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#112Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#112

River was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+4

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

River Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for River.

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Baby Name Lists That Include River

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes River, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

25 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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