River
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Origin and meaning
Name: River (riv-er)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2024: Female #147, Male #108
Origin: English
Meaning: Stream Of Water That Flows To The Sea
Origin and Meaning: River is derived from the Latin word "ripa" which means "riverbank". It is also a common English word for a large natural stream of water.
Etymology: The name River is derived from the Latin word "ripa" which means "riverbank".
Derived: River is also derived from the Old English word "riva" which means "stream".
History of Name: The name River has been used as a given name since the 19th century. It was popularized in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s.
Style of the Name: River is a unisex name that is often used as a first name for both boys and girls.
Symbolism of the Name: River is a strong and powerful name that symbolizes strength, courage, and determination. It is also associated with the idea of flowing and moving forward.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /ɹˈɪvɚ/
Syllables: riv-er
River's luck prospects
| Destiny | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Friendship | Average | ★★★ |
| Love | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Family | Average | ★★★ |
| Money | Good | ★★★★ |
| Health | Good | ★★★★ |
Personality traits of name River
- Cautious
- Shy
- Responsive
- Logical
- Gifted
- Abrasive
- Stubborn
Astrology of name River
Zodiac sign: Aries
Element: Fire
Ruling planet: Mars
Lucky metal: Brass
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| Lucky colors: | Sapphire Peach Mustard |
Totem pet: Ferret
Totem animal: Duck
Totem plant: Orchid
Totem tree: Catalpa
Lucky weekday: Wednesday
Favorable month: January
Lucky numbers: 6, 9, 30
Lucky days of the month: 13, 22, 30
Unlucky number: 7
Hobbies: windsurfing, makeup art, sand castle making
Careers: Fashion, Bakery, Computing
Health issues: Blood circulation and Eye Sight Problems
Letters count: 5
Numerology of name River
Name popularity
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 836 | 25 |
| 1996 | 830 | 36 |
| 1997 | 816 | 45 |
| 1998 | 822 | 53 |
| 1999 | 838 | 55 |
| 2000 | 859 | 51 |
| 2001 | 828 | 72 |
| 2002 | 828 | 67 |
| 2003 | 843 | 72 |
| 2004 | 848 | 100 |
| 2005 | 861 | 92 |
| 2006 | 796 | 181 |
| 2007 | 754 | 229 |
| 2008 | 730 | 249 |
| 2009 | 687 | 281 |
| 2010 | 683 | 262 |
| 2011 | 643 | 293 |
| 2012 | 557 | 411 |
| 2013 | 494 | 487 |
| 2014 | 424 | 707 |
| 2015 | 327 | 947 |
| 2016 | 266 | 1131 |
| 2017 | 262 | 1180 |
| 2018 | 228 | 1332 |
| 2019 | 207 | 1432 |
| 2020 | 185 | 1554 |
| 2021 | 147 | 1862 |
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 713 | 40 |
| 1990 | 750 | 33 |
| 1991 | 736 | 28 |
| 1992 | 746 | 37 |
| 1993 | 717 | 54 |
| 1994 | 636 | 141 |
| 1995 | 537 | 278 |
| 1996 | 523 | 269 |
| 1997 | 457 | 389 |
| 1998 | 443 | 435 |
| 1999 | 501 | 358 |
| 2000 | 526 | 314 |
| 2001 | 530 | 323 |
| 2002 | 522 | 329 |
| 2003 | 496 | 388 |
| 2004 | 493 | 420 |
| 2005 | 468 | 476 |
| 2006 | 465 | 505 |
| 2007 | 498 | 464 |
| 2008 | 430 | 610 |
| 2009 | 423 | 618 |
| 2010 | 401 | 634 |
| 2011 | 397 | 644 |
| 2012 | 376 | 721 |
| 2013 | 346 | 830 |
| 2014 | 281 | 1242 |
| 2015 | 240 | 1515 |
| 2016 | 208 | 1850 |
| 2017 | 197 | 1968 |
| 2018 | 193 | 2069 |
| 2019 | 166 | 2364 |
| 2020 | 129 | 2803 |
| 2021 | 108 | 3455 |
Name River in sign language
River's name color
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