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Ryder

“Rider, cavalryman, or mounted knight (occupational surname)” — English origin

Boy's name · #133 in the US (2025) · 2010s

Ryder reached #95 in 2014 and has eased to #133 since. About 67,000 boys have carried it since 1960.

Around the world: #98 in New Zealand (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 51 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Ryders

• Ryder Hesjedal — racing cyclist
• Ryder Matos — Brazilian footballer
• Ryder Dodd — American water polo player
• Ryder Ryan — American baseball player
• Ryder Sarchett — American alpine skier

In stories & tradition

• Ryder Jackson — Home and Away
• Ryder — Grand Theft Auto 3D universe
• Ryder Lynn — Glee

What Ryders become

Among 33 notable people named Ryder:

Sports figures appear 2.57× more often than among typical names — e.g. Ryder Hesjedal, racing cyclist.

Similar names: Jaxson · Ryker · Tucker · Archer · Carter · Ridge

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