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Ryder

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

Boy's name · #132 in the US (2025) · 2010s

Ryder has appeared in US records since 1960 — best rank #95 (2014) · 66,639 babies named Ryder all-time · 1 in 630 boys born in 2025.

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:

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

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