Rhett
Rhett is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Advice or counsel.
Origin and history
Rhett is a masculine name of Dutch and English origin, derived from an Anglicized surname meaning 'advice' or 'counsel'. It gained widespread recognition in popular culture through the character Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind. In recent years, the name has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
36,669 babies in the United States have been named Rhett since 1880. It ranks #595 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #161.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.5 %)
- CA (6 %)
- GA (5 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- LA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 38 |
| 1940-1950 | 228 |
| 1950-1960 | 509 |
| 1960-1970 | 975 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,521 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,477 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,173 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,021 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,060 |
| 2020-2029 | 13,652 |
Famous people named Rhett
- Rhett Akins: Singer, Songwriter
- Rhett McLaughlin: Youtuber, Comedian
- Rhett Titus: Wrestler
Fun facts
- The name gained global fame through Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel Gone with the Wind and its iconic character Rhett Butler.
- It derives from the Dutch word 'raet', which translates to counsel or advice.