Girl · #1,267 in 2026

Rhiannon

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

Rhiannon is a feminine Welsh given name possibly derived from the Old Celtic title Rigantona, meaning great queen. While the goddess Rhiannon is a major figure in Welsh mythology, and a main protagonist in the Mabinogi, Rhiannon was not a popular given name in Wales until the 20th century.

Current Rank

#1,267

Peak Rank

#418 (1999)

Total Babies

16K

5-Yr Trend

+5%

1974

First Year

2026

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#418

Peak Rank

16K

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rhiannon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Rhiannon

Rhiannon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 651 Rhiannons were born — ranking #424 that year. As of 2026, Rhiannon ranks #1,267 for baby girls with 182 births, holding steady (+5%). In total, more than 16K Rhiannons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Rhiannon

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

Trianon
Erscheinen
Ramen
Rhianna
Ronan
Reanna
Ramin
Ryman
Renin
Reiman
Ronen
Renan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rhiannon

What does the name Rhiannon mean?

How popular is Rhiannon in 2026?

In 2026, Rhiannon ranks #1,267 among girls' names in the U.S., with 182 babies given the name that year.

When was Rhiannon most popular?

Rhiannon reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #418 that year with 651 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rhiannon most popular?

Rhiannon has historically been most popular in Alaska, Maine, Wyoming. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rhiannon.

Is Rhiannon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rhiannon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rhiannon include Katheryn, Marylyn, Blaire. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rhiannon

Rhiannon is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 16K births in the dataset. Rhiannon's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #418. Use the chart and map above to compare Rhiannon'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.