The nameRyder
Ryder is an English surname meaning "rider, mounted warrior". It is a boy's name in the United States.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Ryder comes from the Old English ridere, "rider, horseman".
Origin
English, from a surname.
History
Ryder was in the American top 100 in 2012, 2014 and 2015 and reached 95th place in 2014. The Ryder Cup golf tournament made the surname famous.
Popularity of the name Ryder
Ryder in the United States
Ryder was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 37,196 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Ryder. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Ryder in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 3,346 births a year.
Ryder in the United Kingdom
Ryder was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 676 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Ryder. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Ryder in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 94 births a year.
Sibling names for Ryder
Names from the same generation as Ryder, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ryder mean?
Ryder comes from the Old English ridere, "rider, horseman".
What is the origin of the name Ryder?
English, from a surname.
Is Ryder a girl's or a boy's name?
Ryder is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Ryder?
In 2024, Ryder was the 134th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,694 births.
What are good sibling names for Ryder?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Piper, Serenity, Zoey and Melody for a sister, Jace, Jaxon, Easton and Sawyer for a brother.