Names / Boy names
Rhett
Current rank
#188
holding steady
All-time peak
#149
in 2021
First recorded
1917
in U.S. data
Children named
36,900
since 1917
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #149 in 2021 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
Rhett is a boys' name that first appears in 1917. Today it sits at #188 and is staying stable. 2021 marked its high point, reaching #149. Across all years, more than 36,900 children have been named this.