How old is someone named Ryder?
The average Ryder is 11 years old.
Half of all living Ryders are between 6 and 15.
When was Ryder popular?
Most of the Ryders in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2015 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 55 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 154 | 140 |
| 1980s | 208 | 200 |
| 1990s | 1,129 | 1,100 |
| 2000s | 10,755 | 11,000 |
| 2010s | 37,206 | 37,000 |
| 2020s | 19,581 | 19,000 |
How many Ryders are still alive?
About 68,000 Ryders are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 69,000 babies named Ryder since 1960.
Nearly every Ryder ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ryder?
About two in three living Ryders are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 1%
- Gen Z 32%
- Gen Alpha 67%
Is Ryder an old name?
No. Ryder is one of the youngest names around: younger than 92 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ryder will be 26 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Ryder a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 96.4% of living Ryders are men.
Names the same age as Ryder
NAME TWIN
Ryder's name twin is Casen. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Casen's age curve is the closest match to Ryder's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Ryder
How old is the average Ryder?
The average Ryder in the US is 11 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ryder?
About 68,000 Ryders are alive in the US today, out of roughly 69,000 babies given the name since 1960.
When was the name Ryder most popular?
In 2015, when about 4,300 baby boys were named Ryder.
Is Ryder a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 67% of living Ryders 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