Girl · #13,455 in 2026

Rivera

Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a block away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of around 200,000 inhabitants. As of the census of 2011, it is the sixth most populated city of Uruguay.

Current Rank
#13,455
Peak Rank
#13,455 (2023)
Total Babies
16
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1914
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#13455
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rivera

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

Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a block away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of around 200,000 inhabitants. As of the census of 2011, it is the sixth most populated city of Uruguay.

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Origin & history
Obelisk of the Plaza Internacional, at the " Frontera de la Paz ", between the cities of Rivera (Uruguay) and Santana do Livramento (Brazil). On 21 March 1860 a pueblo (village) named Pereira was created by the Act of Ley Nº 614. On 7 May 1862, it was substituted by the villa (town) named Ceballos and founded by the Act of Ley Nº 704, in honour of the Spanish viceroy Pedro de Cevallos. In July 1867 it took on the official name Rivera and was recognized as a villa . The Brazilian town Santana do Livramento already existed just across the border. On 1 October 1884, it became capital of the Depar

The Story of Rivera

Rivera first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 6 Riveras were born — ranking #13,455 that year. As of 2026, Rivera ranks #13,455 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Riveras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Rivera

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Ronald Araújo , professional footballer for FC Barcelona , was born in Rivera.
  • Luiz Eduardo Garagorri , professional mixed martial artist, currently signed for UFC .
  • Aparicio Méndez , from Rivera, was President of Uruguay from 1976 to 1981. He was never elected democratically and was chosen by the military dictatorship.
  • Rodrigo Mora , professional footballer for Club Atlético River Plate , was born in Rivera.
  • Sebastián Puchetta , professional footballer, born in Rivera.

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Names that sound like Rivera

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rivera 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 Rivera

What does the name Rivera mean?
Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a block away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of around 200,000 inhabitants. As of the census of 2011, it is the sixth most populated city of Uruguay.
How popular is Rivera in 2026?
In 2026, Rivera ranks #13,455 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Rivera most popular?
Rivera reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #13,455 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Rivera a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rivera is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Rivera?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rivera include Raemarie, Sohaila, Sienne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rivera

Rivera is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Rivera's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #13,455. Use the chart and map above to compare Rivera'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.