Gender: Unisex
Origin: English
Meaning: Flowing Water
Pronunciation: R IH V ER
Popularity Rank: #16,349
The name River is of English origin and means Flowing Water. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
River is commonly found in United States of America, Peru, United Kingdom, and 79 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R IH V ER
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name River is recorded 2,683 times globally, ranking it as the 16,349th most common name worldwide.
River is most prevalent in United States of America, with 692 occurrences, making it the 3,915th most popular name in the country.
In Bolivia, the name River is found among 1 in every 2613 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #3,915 | 1 : 2,614 |
| Peru | #2,437 | 1 : 3,536 |
| United Kingdom | #3,989 | 1 : 3,097 |
| Colombia | #6,521 | 1 : 7,912 |
| Bolivia | #2,072 | 1 : 2,613 |
| Hong Kong | #2,290 | 1 : 3,626 |
| Mexico | #7,892 | 1 : 10,853 |
| Canada | #4,657 | 1 : 4,499 |
| Italy | #13,478 | 1 : 16,424 |
| South Africa | #15,526 | 1 : 37,220 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name River from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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