Rider
Rider is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Horseman, knight, or mounted messenger.
Origin and history
Rider is an English occupational surname turned given name, historically meaning a horseman or knight. While less common than the spelling Ryder, it has seen steady modern usage as a modern nature and action-oriented name. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,293 babies in the United States have been named Rider since 1880. It ranks #3411 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1749.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59.3 %)
- TX (28.2 %)
- FL (4 %)
- WA (2.4 %)
- OK (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 434 |
| 2010-2019 | 549 |
| 2020-2029 | 178 |
Famous people named Rider
- Rider Strong: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- In Middle English, a rider referred specifically to a mounted messenger, knight, or horseman.
- The spelling Rider is significantly rarer than its counterpart Ryder in the United States.