Ryder
Boy name · 24 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ryder: 24 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 8 births in 2020.
Ryder began as an English occupational surname for a mounted warrior or messenger, derived from the Old English *ridere* meaning "horseman" or "knight." The name gained modern popularity as a first name, notably associated with professional cyclist Ryder Hesjedal, the first Canadian to win the Giro d'Italia. While no major places share its etymological root, the name evokes imagery of open roads and adventure. A further note: Ryder became widely recognized in pop culture through characters like Ryder on *PAW Patrol* and the male lead in *Charmed*, helping it cross from surname to a trendy unisex first name, though it still leans predominantly masculine in Scotland.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20208 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6474 babies
- Total births
- 24since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y