Girl · #13,701 in 2026

Rhiannan

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

Current Rank

#13,701

Peak Rank

#6,719 (1998)

Total Babies

171

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

2009

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#6719

Peak Rank

171

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rhiannan

Rhiannan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 14 Rhiannans were born — ranking #6,719 that year. As of 2026, Rhiannan ranks #13,701 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 171 Rhiannans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rhiannan

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

Rhiannon
Rhianna
Reanna
Renin
Renan
Erscheinen
Reunion
Ramen
Ronan
Ramin
Riemann
Ronen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rhiannan

What does the name Rhiannan mean?

Rhiannan is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rhiannan in 2026?

In 2026, Rhiannan ranks #13,701 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Rhiannan most popular?

Rhiannan reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #6,719 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Rhiannan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rhiannan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rhiannan include Dilcia, Oluwatosin, Tamirah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rhiannan

Rhiannan is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 171 births in the dataset. Rhiannan's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #6,719. Use the chart and map above to compare Rhiannan'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.