An estimated 39,292 living Americans are named River.
How rare is River?
River is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,139 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 10.4% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical River?
The median age of a living American named River is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 12 years old.
Is River still popular?
Yes — River is currently rising in popularity, with 3,139 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.5× higher than the previous decade.
Where is River most common?
River has its strongest geographic signal in Arkansas, where it appears 3.7× more often than the national baseline.
1971Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
10.4%
2025
3,139
All-time
39,676
Diaspora map
River broke out in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia (2012) and became over-represented in 31 states over 12 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia, 2012 · over-represented in 31 states over 12 years
