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Summary

The name River has English origins, referring to a flowing body of water. It evolved from the Old English term 'rīfre' and has gained popularity in modern times as a nature-inspired name. The name carries connotations of tranquility and is used as a gender-neutral option. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with this name.

The name River is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, River has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'River' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7089th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1429th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 522nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 166th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8802nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1362nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 242nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'River' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.