Ryder is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1815 in 2025 with 111 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 257 births ranking #997. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 14,480 girls born was named Ryder. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Ryder is a modern surname-style favourite linked to riding. It feels fast, energetic, and strongly contemporary.
The name rose with the popularity of action-oriented surnames as first names. Its appeal comes from its motion, sound, and straightforward edge.