River is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #131 in 2023 with 410 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 459 births ranking #117. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,828.6%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 675 boys born was named River. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.