Rider Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRY-der / /ˈraɪ.dər/English; Old Norse
Meaning
messenger or rider (English); horseman (Old Norse)
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Rider is derived from the word 'rider,' referring to someone who rides, particularly on horseback. The Old Norse origin relates to the term for a horseman, reflecting the significance of horsemanship in Viking culture.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Ryder
- Rider
International Variants
- Ryder (English)
Famous people named Rider
Rider Strong — actor.
Rider Hesjedal — cyclist.
Fictional characters named Rider
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rider was first seen in the United States in 1993. Rider has ranked as high as #1324 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Washington, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Rider has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rider (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 60 |
| 2009 | 69 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 69 |
| 2012 | 69 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 25 |