Rhett
How to say it: RET · /ˈrɛt/
An Anglicized form of the Dutch surname de Raedt, meaning 'advice, counsel'; popularized by Rhett Butler in 'Gone with the Wind'. source 1
Rhett was the 202nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,936 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #231 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #202 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,936 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,712 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #231 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Enjoying its best display yet in the 2020s, Rhett stands at its peak after a steady climb. A slight cooling is expected ahead.
What goes with it
Short and crisp, Rhett feels strong with a literary tie. Wyatt and Tucker share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rhett is about 1 in 72.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
Famous people named Rhett
- Rhett Reese (born 1975)American screenwriter
- Rhett Davies (born 1949)British record producer
- Rhett Forrester (1956–1994)American musician
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Rhett Butler: male lead of Gone with the Wind (1936 novel, 1939 film); played by Clark Gable
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