Ryder
How to say it: RY-dur · /ˈraɪdər/
Horseman, cavalryman; occupational surname from Old English 'ridere' (mounted warrior or messenger).
Ryder was the 145th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,710 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 35% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #171 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #145 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,710 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,207 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −35% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #171 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging only recently, Ryder hit its stride in the 2010s. It holds close to that mark but may slip a little.
What goes with it
Crisp yet soft, Ryder lands strong and brisk. Jett echoes that energy.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ryder is about 1 in 51.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #483.
Famous people named Ryder
- Ryder Hesjedal (born 1980)Racing cyclist
- Ryder Matos (born 1993)Brazilian footballer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
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