Stryder
Stryder is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
One who walks with long steps; wanderer.
Origin and history
Stryder is a modern spelling variant of the word-name Strider, derived from an Old English root meaning to stride or walk with long steps. It gained broader cultural recognition through literary usage and has evolved into a contemporary given name in the United States. In recent years, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
746 babies in the United States have been named Stryder since 1880. It ranks #3930 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1769.
States where it is most popular
- UT (48.7 %)
- CA (35.7 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- CO (4.3 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 19 |
| 2000-2010 | 215 |
| 2010-2019 | 343 |
| 2020-2029 | 158 |
Fun facts
- The word Strider gained iconic status as the alias of Aragorn in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
- The 'y' substitution is a popular contemporary trend to give traditional words or names a modern appearance.