Unisex nameCurrently #4,390 in the USRising
Righteous
//ˈɹaɪtʃəs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20209 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
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Righteous's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Righteous |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 30 |
Righteous through the decades
- Righteous peaked in 2020, when 31 babies were named Righteous in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Righteous has risen 153% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Righteous currently ranks #4,390 in the US and is on the rise.