Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Rhyme

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

A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in the final stressed syllables and any following syllables of two or more words. Most often, this kind of rhyming is consciously used for a musical or aesthetic effect in the final position of lines within poems or songs. More broadly, a rhyme may also variously refer to other types of similar sounds near the ends of two or more words.

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#10,812 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2022

First Year

2023

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#10812

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rhyme

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

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Etymology

The word derives from Old French : rime or ryme , which might be derived from Old Frankish : rīm , a Germanic term meaning "series", or "sequence" attested in Old English (Old English: rīm meaning "enumeration", series", or "numeral") and Old High German : rīm , ultimately cognate to Old Irish : rím , Ancient Greek : ἀριθμός ( arithmos "number"). Alternatively, the Old French words may derive from Latin : rhythmus , from Ancient Greek : ῥυθμός ( rhythmos , rhythm ). The spelling rhyme (from the original rime ) was introduced at the beginning of the Modern English period from a scholarly but li

Origin & history

This article or section appears to contradict itself . Please see the talk page for more information. ( June 2024 ) In many languages, including modern European languages and Arabic, poets use rhyme in set patterns as a structural element for specific poetic forms, such as ballads , sonnets and rhyming couplets . Some rhyming schemes have become associated with a specific language, culture or period, while other rhyming schemes have achieved use across languages, cultures or time periods. However, the use of structural rhyme is not universal even within the European tradition. Much modern poet

The Story of Rhyme

Rhyme first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2022, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 6 Rhymes were born — ranking #10,812 that year. As of 2026, Rhyme ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Rhymes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Rhyme

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

Ryme
Rime
Rhime
Ram
Ream
Rem
Rhine
Rhum
Raim
Rame
Rhome
Rhein

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rhyme

What does the name Rhyme mean?

How popular is Rhyme in 2026?

In 2026, Rhyme ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Rhyme most popular?

Rhyme reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #10,812 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Rhyme a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rhyme?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rhyme include Cager, Elario, Leavitt. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rhyme

Rhyme is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2022 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Rhyme's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #10,812. Use the chart and map above to compare Rhyme'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.