River

River is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 4,572 babies in the United States.

River at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name River

River belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, River first appears in Social Security records in 1971 and has been given to 54,754 babies since 1880, including 4,572 in 2024.

River in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Babies named River in 2024
4,572
Total since 1880
54,754

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name River mean?

The meaning of River is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is River a boy or girl name?

River is a unisex name. In 2024, 4,572 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name River?

River comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name River?

River is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1971 and has been given to 54,754 babies since 1880.

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