49,082births recorded
15Countries
2Variants
2022Peak · British Columbia
#58Victoria (AU) 2025
River is a boy name family recorded 49,082 times in 15 countries since 1971. It ranks highest today in Victoria (AU) (#58 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2022, at 174.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of River
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River | English | 39,676 | 🇺🇸 United States | #111 | 2022 | ▲ 131 % |
| River | English | 4,235 | 🏴 England & Wales | #110 | 2025 | ▲ 446 % |
| River | English | 1,181 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #159 | 2021 | ▲ 30 % |
| River | English | 752 | 🇦🇺 Victoria (AU) | #58 | 2021 | – |
| River | English | 543 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #112 | 2022 | ▲ 76 % |
| River | English | 450 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #130 | 2021 | ▲ 107 % |
| Ryver | English | 885 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2035 | 2022 | ▲ 162 % |
| Ryver | English | 17 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2266 | 2025 | – |
How we grouped these names
- River ↔ Ryver — spelling variant
Questions about River
How popular is the name River?
In 2025 it ranked #58 in Victoria (AU). Official registers record 49,082 births across 15 countries.
What is River in other languages?
Ryver (English).
When was River most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2022, at 174.6 births per 100,000.
Is River a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, River is a boy name.