Riot Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationRYE-it / /ˈraɪ.ɪt/English; Spanish
Meaning
English: disturbance; Spanish: riot
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'riot' refers to a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, often used metaphorically in modern contexts. In Spanish, the term 'riot' can also imply a similar meaning, reflecting social upheaval or protest.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Riot was first seen in the United States in 2007. Riot has ranked as high as #1201 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Oklahoma, Utah, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Riot has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Riot (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 | |
| TX | 11 | |
| UT | 10 | |
| NY | 9 | |
| OH | 9 | |
| TN | 9 | |
| OK | 8 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| AZ | 6 | |
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 73 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 77 |
| 2019 | 78 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 85 |
| 2022 | 109 |
| 2023 | 107 |
| 2024 | 159 |