Girl · #6,080 in 2026

Rhenda

Name: Popularity of the name Rhenda in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rhenda, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,080

Peak Rank

#3,692 (1964)

Total Babies

167

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1945

First Year

1973

Last Year

1964

Peak Year

#3692

Peak Rank

167

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rhenda

The earliest SSA record of Rhenda as a baby girl name dates back to 1945, when 5 babies received it. 1964 was its biggest year on record, with 13 newborns named Rhenda — #3,692 in the national rankings. The 1950s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 43% of all recorded Rhendas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1973 (8 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 167 Rhendas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Rhenda

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rhenda is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Orinda
Rhonda
Ronda
Renta
Randa
Aranda
Rhondda
Rendu
Rindy
Riendeau
Rundi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rhenda

What does the name Rhenda mean?

Rhenda is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1945. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rhenda in 2026?

In 2026, Rhenda ranks #6,080 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Rhenda most popular?

Rhenda reached its peak popularity in 1964, ranking #3,692 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Rhenda a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rhenda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Rhenda?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rhenda include Tarry, Johnda, Sandar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rhenda

Rhenda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1945 and has accumulated 167 births in the dataset. Rhenda's peak popularity came in 1964 when it ranked #3,692. Use the chart and map above to compare Rhenda's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.