River
English name meaning “a river”
- Gender
- Unisex · 34% girls
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- a river
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #116
- Born in 2023
- 4,695
Meaning & origin
River comes straight from the English word for a flowing stream — a fresh nature name used for any gender.
Popularity
In the latest US data, River ranked #116 for children. It has risen about 255 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, River was given to 1,584 girls and 3,111 boys in the US — about 34% girls.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #112 in 2024
“Unranked” means River was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
River: frequently asked questions
What does the name River mean?
River is a English name meaning "a river". River comes straight from the English word for a flowing stream — a fresh nature name used for any gender.
Where does the name River come from?
River is of English origin. River comes straight from the English word for a flowing stream — a fresh nature name used for any gender.
Is River a boy or a girl name?
River is a unisex name used for both boys and girls.
How many babies are named River?
In 2023, River was given to 1,584 girls and 3,111 boys in the US — about 34% girls.
Is River a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, River ranked #116 for children. It has risen about 255 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.