Rivers Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationRIV-ers / /ˈrɪv.ərz/English; Latin
Meaning
English: Plural of river; Latin: Stream
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rivers has English origins, derived from the plural form of 'river', referring to flowing bodies of water. It has gained popularity as a given name in modern times, particularly in the United States. The name evokes natural imagery and is often associated with tranquility and fluidity.
Trend Summary
Rivers has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a baby name in the United States over the past few decades.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rivers was first seen in the United States in 1910. Rivers has ranked as high as #1257 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in South Carolina, Texas, Louisiana, California, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Rivers has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rivers (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 55 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 67 |
| 2014 | 69 |
| 2015 | 82 |
| 2016 | 79 |
| 2017 | 87 |
| 2018 | 93 |
| 2019 | 95 |
| 2020 | 99 |
| 2021 | 98 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 54 |