Rivi
A diminutive feminine name of Hebrew origin related to "river".
Name Census estimates that about 74 living Americans carry the first name Rivi. It is a predominantly female name (90.5% of registrations). The average person named Rivi today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rivi births was 2024 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rivi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Rivi with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rivi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
74
~ 1 in 4,631,815 Americans
Peak year
2024
30 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,559
Tracked since 2020
Gender
Gender distribution for Rivi
Rivi leans heavily female at 90.5% of total registrations, but 7 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Rivi as a male name
- Ranked #10,656 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (7 births)
Rivi as a female name
- Ranked #5,559 in 2024
- 23 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (23 births)
Popularity
Rivi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rivi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rivi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 67 | 74 |
Geography
Where Rivis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rivi
The name Rivi has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was widely used in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, dating back to around 1500-500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "ravi," which means "sun" or "solar deity." This connection suggests that the name Rivi may have been associated with solar worship or the reverence of the sun in ancient Indian culture.
While the name Rivi does not appear to be explicitly mentioned in major religious texts or ancient scriptures, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions, where it was sometimes used as a reference to the sun deity, Surya.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rivi. One such figure was Rivi Sharma, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the field of astronomy and his work on planetary models. Another notable Rivi was Rivi Datta, a 16th-century Bengali poet and scholar who wrote extensively on religious and philosophical topics.
In the 18th century, Rivi Singh was a renowned warrior and military leader from the Rajput clan in India. He played a significant role in the resistance against the Mughal Empire and is remembered for his bravery and strategic military tactics. Additionally, Rivi Varma, an Indian painter and artist born in 1848, is celebrated for his contributions to the revival of Indian art during the 19th century. His works blended traditional Indian styles with Western influences and are considered masterpieces of Indian art.
More recently, Rivi Shukla, born in 1947, is an Indian politician and former member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament. She has been actively involved in various social and political movements, advocating for women's rights and education in India.
People
Rivi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rivi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rivi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rivi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 74 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rivi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,631,815 US residents.
Is Rivi a common name?
We classify Rivi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 74 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rivi most popular?
The single biggest year for Rivi was 2024, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rivi is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rivi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rivi a female name?
Yes, 90.5% of people registered as Rivi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rivi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rivi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rivi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Rivi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.