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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rhett — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rhet|Rhetta
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Rhett

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RET · 1 syllables

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Boy
#174
→ Stable
Boy
#174
Popularity score: 48
→ Stable
Peak
#149 in 2021
5yr
-9 ranks
Velocity
-9
Birth frequency
5.9 per 10,000 births
Girl
#8824
Popularity score: 8
↓ Fading
Peak
#6112 in 2023
5yr
-2712 ranks
Velocity
-2712
Birth frequency
3.3 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #174 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Rhett

Popularity score: 48  ·  SSA Rank: #174

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8824 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Rhett

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #8824

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-9 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticScottishUnisex1-syllableShortModernBoldCoolSurname-originContemporary
Character
bold confidencestrong leadershippassionate determinationcharismatic charmadventurous spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rhetts

creativecollaborativepracticalskillededucational
STRONG
High confidence

Rhett is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #174 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -9 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#174 · niche
Rhett at a Glance
Meaning:From a Scottish surname traditionally meaning 'advice ruler' or 'counselor.' Modern usage treats it as a given name with strong Celtic roots and a contemporary edge.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Celtic
Peak rank:#149 in 2021
5yr change:-9 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #174 · Girl #8824
Notable bearers
Rhett McLaughlin
YouTuber, co-founder of Good Mythical Morning
Rhett Lowes
Television presenter and craftsman
Rhett Forman
Actress and producer
Similar Sound
Brett◈Rhett◈Wren◈Roan◈RhetJet◈
Similar Style
Caspian◈Beckett◈Soren◈Stellan◈Finn◈Leif
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Rhett
Wren◈IvyHazel◈Stellan◈Beckett◈PhoebeRowan◈
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Caspian◈
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↑ Rising
Beckett◈
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→ Stable
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Rhett illustration
Name Intelligence
Rhett · Overview
Summary

Rhett is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #174 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Rhett carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
rhett.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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