Unisex · #7,224 in 2026

Rhyse

Current Rank
#7,224
Peak Rank
#4,428 (2009)
Total Babies
226
5-Yr Trend
+14%
👧 Girl peak #9,974 (96 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,428 (226 total)
👦As Boy Name
1996
First Year
2024
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#4428
Peak Rank
226
Total Count
26
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2001
First Year
2023
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#9974
Peak Rank
96
Total Count
14
Years Active

The Story of Rhyse

As a girl name

American parents first put Rhyse on the record books as a girl name in 2001, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 11 Rhyses were born — ranking #9,974 that year. About 50% of every Rhyse on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. Rhyse last appeared in the published SSA data in 2023, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 96 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Rhyse as a boy name dates back to 1996, when 5 babies received it. 2009 was its biggest year on record, with 22 newborns named Rhyse — #4,428 in the national rankings. About 42% of every Rhyse on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. Rhyse last appeared in the published SSA data in 2024, with 11 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 226 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Rhyse

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rhyse 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Rhyse

What does the name Rhyse mean?
Rhyse is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Rhyse in 2026?
In 2026, Rhyse ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Rhyse most popular?
Rhyse reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #4,428 that year with 22 babies given the name.
Is Rhyse a unisex name?
Yes — Rhyse is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 30% of Rhyses assigned female and 70% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Rhyse?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rhyse include Jorian, Koleton, Jamiere. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rhyse

Rhyse is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 226 births in the dataset. Rhyse's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #4,428. Use the chart and map above to compare Rhyse'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.