Boy nameCurrently #354 in the USRising
Rhys
REESE//riːs//
1 syllablePeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
Ardor, enthusiasm
Rhys comes from the Welsh word for ardor, enthusiasm, or fiery passion, and was borne by several medieval Welsh princes. Its crisp, distinctive spelling has made it a fashionable choice across the UK.
Rhys's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rhys |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 41 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 51 |
| 1991 | 52 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 68 |
| 1994 | 62 |
| 1995 | 62 |
| 1996 | 84 |
| 1997 | 85 |
| 1998 | 105 |
| 1999 | 132 |
| 2000 | 149 |
| 2001 | 165 |
| 2002 | 163 |
| 2003 | 166 |
| 2004 | 203 |
| 2005 | 197 |
| 2006 | 225 |
| 2007 | 303 |
| 2008 | 392 |
| 2009 | 479 |
| 2010 | 592 |
| 2011 | 578 |
| 2012 | 615 |
| 2013 | 586 |
| 2014 | 610 |
| 2015 | 582 |
| 2016 | 634 |
| 2017 | 648 |
| 2018 | 658 |
| 2019 | 729 |
| 2020 | 751 |
| 2021 | 805 |
| 2022 | 795 |
| 2023 | 991 |
| 2024 | 989 |
Rhys through the decades
- Rhys peaked in 2023, when 991 babies were named Rhys in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rhys has risen 66% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rhys currently ranks #354 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Rhys
Variants & spellings
ReeceRees