Riker
Boy name · #2707 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Riker? In official American birth records, Riker has been tracked continuously since 1991, giving it 34 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 48 baby boys were named Riker, placing it at #2707 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1657, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 37,500 boys born in 2025 was named Riker.
The 34-year story
Riker first appears in the Social Security records in 1991, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 95 boys were named Riker — good for #1657 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Riker per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Riker against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Riker in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Riker is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Riker will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Riker is most common
State-level data for Riker is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Riker
Statistically, parents drawn to Riker tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rhyker, Stryker, Ruger, Decker, and Ryler.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Riker | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2676 |
| 2024 | 70 | #2120 |
| 2023 | 79 | #1954 |
| 2022 | 83 | #1892 |
| 2021 | 80 | #1903 |
| 2020 | 69 | #2046 |
| 2019 | 81 | #1849 |
| 2018 | 74 | #1981 |
| 2017 | 80 | #1844 |
| 2016 | 95 | #1663 |
| 2015 | 95 | #1657 |
| 2014 | 76 | #1907 |
| 2013 | 49 | #2492 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3059 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3510 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4099 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4922 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5487 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5210 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6904 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5578 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5813 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6258 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9243 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6839 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Riker?
In official American birth records, the name Riker first appeared in 1991 (over 34 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 34 years.
Is Riker a popular boy name?
Riker ranked #2707 among boys in 2025 with 48 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1657.
When was the name Riker most popular?
Riker peaked in 2015, when 95 American boys received the name (ranked #1657 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Riker?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 37,500 newborn American boys was named Riker. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.