Boy · #10,726 in 2026

Rithy

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

Rithy is a Khmer name meaning "strength". It can be used as a given name or a surname. Notable people with the name include:Given nameChan Rithy, Cambodian footballer Chhoen Rithy, Cambodian artist Sok Rithy, Cambodian footballerSurnameHab Rithy, English teacher Rithy Panh, Cambodian filmmaker

Current Rank

#10,726

Peak Rank

#4,215 (1984)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1984

First Year

2013

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#4215

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rithy

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

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The Story of Rithy

Rithy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1984, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 9 Rithys were born — ranking #4,215 that year. As of 2026, Rithy ranks #10,726 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 64 Rithys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Rithy

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rithy 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 Rithy

What does the name Rithy mean?

How popular is Rithy in 2026?

In 2026, Rithy ranks #10,726 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Rithy most popular?

Rithy reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #4,215 that year with 9 babies given the name.

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

Rithy has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rithy.

Is Rithy a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rithy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rithy include Rowell, Stpehen, Pj. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rithy

Rithy is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 64 births in the dataset. Rithy's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #4,215. Use the chart and map above to compare Rithy'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.