How old is someone named Rhys?
The average Rhys is 12 years old.
Half of all living Rhyses are between 5 and 16.
When was Rhys popular?
Most of the Rhyses in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2024 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 8 | 0 |
| 1940s | 27 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 105 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 111 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 86 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 314 | 290 |
| 1990s | 740 | 720 |
| 2000s | 2,443 | 2,400 |
| 2010s | 6,233 | 6,200 |
| 2020s | 5,154 | 5,100 |
How many Rhyses are still alive?
About 15,000 Rhyses are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 15,000 babies named Rhys since 1929.
Nearly every Rhys ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Rhys?
About two in three living Rhyses are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 5%
- Gen Z 30%
- Gen Alpha 64%
Is Rhys an old name?
No. Rhys is one of the youngest names around: younger than 89 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rhys will be 24 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Rhys a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 94% of living Rhyses are men, and 6% are women.
The women average 12 and the men 12.
Names the same age as Rhys
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Rhys's name twin is Hadassah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Hadassah's age curve is the closest match to Rhys's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Rhys
How old is the average Rhys?
The average Rhys in the US is 12 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rhys?
About 15,000 Rhyses are alive in the US today, out of roughly 15,000 babies given the name since 1929.
When was the name Rhys most popular?
In 2024, when about 1000 baby boys were named Rhys.
Is Rhys a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 64% of living Rhyses are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
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