Rhiannon
How to say it: ree-AN-un · /riˈænən/
From Welsh/Brythonic 'Rigantona', meaning great queen or divine queen; a goddess figure in the Mabinogion.
Rhiannon was the 967th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 210 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are up about 72% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #916 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #967 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 210 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,787 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +72% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #916 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Steady rather than fleeting, Rhiannon has remained in use. Its high came in the 2000s and the next few years should bring a lift from well below that level.
What goes with it
Pronounced ree AN un, it sounds soft and flowing with a creative spirit and mythic roots. Guinevere shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rhiannon is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
Famous people named Rhiannon
- Rhiannon Fish (born 1991)Canadian-born Australian actress
- Rhiannon Giddens (born 1977)American musician
- Rhiannon Roberts (born 1990)Welsh footballer
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