Ryder
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Messenger; Rider
Background: The name Ryder originates from the Old English term 'rider,' which means 'messenger' or 'cavalryman.' This term reflects the role of someone who rides or delivers messages, associated with equestrian activities.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#425
Total births
66,224
Most popular decade
2010s
(111,588 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-39 ranks)
Years in Top 100
3
First recorded year
1960
Gender usage
96.5% male
3.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1960
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,665
- Peak year
- 2015
- Peak year births
- 4,163
- Peak rank
- #98
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,694
- Recent rank
- #134
Female
- First year
- 2001
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #15,352
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 257
- Peak rank
- #996
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 172
- Recent rank
- #1,326
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).