Girl · #6,685 in 2026

Riviera

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

Current Rank

#6,685

Peak Rank

#6,685 (2026)

Total Babies

148

5-Yr Trend

+50%

1994

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#6685

Peak Rank

148

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Riviera

Riviera first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1994, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 17 Rivieras were born — ranking #6,685 that year. As of 2026, Riviera ranks #6,685 for baby girls with 17 births, rising sharply (+50% over the past five years). In total, more than 148 Rivieras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Riviera

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

Rivera
Riviere
Rivieras
Rovira
Revealer
Rivero
Breviary
Revealers
Revere
Revered
Revelry
Reveres

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Riviera

What does the name Riviera mean?

Riviera is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Riviera in 2026?

In 2026, Riviera ranks #6,685 among girls' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Riviera most popular?

Riviera reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #6,685 that year with 17 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Riviera a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Riviera?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Riviera include Keomi, Canyon, Alonnie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Riviera

Riviera is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 148 births in the dataset. Riviera's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #6,685. Use the chart and map above to compare Riviera'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.