River is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #117 in 2024 with 459 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 459 births ranking #117. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,178.6%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 605 boys born was named River. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.