How old is someone named Rhea?
The average Rhea is 31 years old.
Half of all living Rheas are between 8 and 50.
When was Rhea popular?
Rhea was popular around 1897, faded for decades, and is back: 452 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 548 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,400 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,701 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,146 | 230 |
| 1940s | 1,206 | 680 |
| 1950s | 1,299 | 1,000 |
| 1960s | 1,080 | 950 |
| 1970s | 1,001 | 940 |
| 1980s | 1,244 | 1,200 |
| 1990s | 1,174 | 1,200 |
| 2000s | 2,047 | 2,000 |
| 2010s | 2,736 | 2,700 |
| 2020s | 2,965 | 2,900 |
How many Rheas are still alive?
About 14,000 Rheas are alive in the US today. That's 69% of the roughly 20,000 babies named Rhea since 1882.
Roughly half of all Rheas ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Rhea?
About one in three living Rheas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Rhea an old name?
Somewhat. Rhea is older than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rhea will be 30 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Rhea a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.3% of living Rheas are women.
Names the same age as Rhea
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Rhea's name twin is Augustine. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Augustine's age curve is the closest match to Rhea's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Rhea
How old is the average Rhea?
The average Rhea in the US is 31 years old. The median is 23, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rhea?
About 14,000 Rheas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 20,000 babies given the name since 1882.
When was the name Rhea most popular?
In 2023, when about 580 baby girls were named Rhea.
Is Rhea a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 36% of living Rheas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this