Rhett Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rhett is of Dutch origin, meaning 'advice' or 'counsel'. It evolved from the surname 'Rhet' and gained popularity in modern times due to cultural influences. The name embodies traits of strength and charm, with no biblical relevance.
The name Rhett is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rhett has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. Across generations, 'Rhett' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6100th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2528th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 987th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 703rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 746th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 666th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 205th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19592nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7419th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rhett' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rhett"
Pronunciation
/rɛt/
Origin
Dutch
Etymology
The name Rhett is derived from the Dutch surname 'Rhet', which likely comes from a place name meaning 'a marshy area' or 'a place of reeds'.
Meaning
advice, counsel
Language Evolution
Rhet, Rhett
Historical Usage
Rhett gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly after the publication of Margaret Mitchell's novel 'Gone with the Wind' in 1936, where the character Rhett Butler became iconic.
Variants & Derivatives
Rhet, Rhettson
Modern Popularity & Image
Rhett is often perceived as a strong, masculine name with a vintage charm, largely due to its association with literature and film.
Famous People
Rhett Butler (fictional character), Rhett Akins (country music singer), Rhett McLaughlin (YouTube personality)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rhett"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rhett"
"Rhett" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6100th of 7545 | 15 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2528th of 6773 | 167 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 987th of 7552 | 1,084 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 703rd of 10718 | 2,173 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 746th of 16616 | 2,690 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 666th of 24088 | 5,207 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 205th of 23106 | 23,385 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 25632nd of 27321 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19592nd of 35406 | 42 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7419th of 30306 | 184 |
Regional Popularity of "Rhett" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
49.80% 1109th/2227 |
50.74% 1233rd/2430 |
32.04% 914th/2853 |
31.78% 882nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
25.30% 743rd/2937 |
33.39% 1163rd/3483 |
18.48% 650th/3518 |
15.23% 616th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
23.39% 862nd/3685 |
37.63% 1684th/4475 |
13.59% 706th/5194 |
10.56% 667th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.69% 673rd/4582 |
33.08% 1708th/5164 |
7.67% 561st/7313 |
8.96% 669th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
3.69% 147th/3984 |
8.76% 393rd/4487 |
2.45% 167th/6822 |
4.32% 271st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Rhett" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rhett"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rhett" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.