52,871births recorded
13Countries
1Variants
2008Peak · Northern Ireland
#124British Columbia 2023
Rhys is a boy name family recorded 52,871 times in 13 countries since 1929. It ranks highest today in British Columbia (#124 in 2023). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 2008, at 505.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Rhys
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys | English | 24,524 | 🏴 England & Wales | #389 | 2008 | ▼ 69 % |
| Rhys | English | 15,221 | 🇺🇸 United States | #410 | 2023 | ▲ 57 % |
| Rhys | English | 3,257 | 🏴 Scotland | #278 | 2008 | ▼ 76 % |
| Rhys | English | 2,833 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1991 | – |
| Rhys | English | 1,787 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #179 | 2008 | ▼ 49 % |
| Rhys | English | 1,529 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #248 | 2008 | ▼ 16 % |
Questions about Rhys
How popular is the name Rhys?
In 2023 it ranked #124 in British Columbia. Official registers record 52,871 births across 13 countries.
When was Rhys most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 2008, at 505.4 births per 100,000.
Is Rhys a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rhys is a boy name.