How old is someone named River?
The average River is 9 years old.
Half of all living Rivers are between 4 and 11.
When was River popular?
River has been rising for years and peaked in 2022, so most Rivers are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 87 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 2,290 | 2,200 |
| 2000s | 5,843 | 5,800 |
| 2010s | 22,061 | 22,000 |
| 2020s | 29,044 | 29,000 |
How many Rivers are still alive?
About 59,000 Rivers are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 59,000 babies named River since 1971.
Nearly every River ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name River?
About four in five living Rivers are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 17%
- Gen Alpha 81%
Is River an old name?
No. River is one of the youngest names around: younger than 97 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical River will be 22 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is River a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 67% of living Rivers are men, and 33% are women.
The women average 8 and the men 9.
Names the same age as River
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River's name twin is Lilith. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lilith's age curve is the closest match to River's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name River
How old is the average River?
The average River in the US is 9 years old. The median is 7, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named River?
About 59,000 Rivers are alive in the US today, out of roughly 59,000 babies given the name since 1971.
When was the name River most popular?
In 2022, when about 5,400 baby boys were named River.
Is River a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 81% of living Rivers are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is River a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 67% of living Rivers are men, and 33% are women. The women average 8 and the men 9.
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