Ryder
Ryder is an English occupational surname meaning "mounted warrior" or "messenger on horseback," derived from the Old English word for a knight or cavalry soldier. The name evokes images of adventure, freedom, and strength.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,670. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,710
- 2012: 3,821
- 2013: 3,791
- 2014: 4,113
- 2015: 4,165
- 2016: 3,893
- 2017: 3,270
- 2018: 3,015
- 2019: 3,325
- 2020: 3,382
- 2021: 3,436
- 2022: 3,326
- 2023: 2,838
- 2024: 2,703
- 2025: 2,710
- 2026 (projected): 2,670
Good to Know
- •Straightforward spelling and pronunciation
- •Popular choice since the early 2000s, giving it a contemporary feel
- •Strong outdoorsy and athletic associations
- •Works well as both first and middle name
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Famous People
Ryder Robinson
Son of actress Kate Hudson
Winona Ryder
Actress (notable bearer as surname)
Ryder Cup
Named after Samuel Ryder, prestigious golf tournament
Statistics
66,639
Total births since 1880
2015
Peak year
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