How many babies in Australia have been named River?

Between 2010 and 2025, River was registered for 1,942 babies in the available state datasets.

Is River a popular name in Australia?

In 2025, River ranked #69 among boys' names in Australia, with 303 registrations.

boys' name 2010–2025

River is making a comeback — from #157 in 2010 to #69 in 2025.

#69 ranked in 2025

303 registrations in 2025

1,942 total 2010–2025

That's a jump of 88 positions. Registrations grew from 5 to 303 (+5960%).

Peak popularity: 2021 (382 registrations, ranked #59).

Peak 2021 · 382

Low 2014 · 4

Years tracked 12

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How often River was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

River — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.

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Most popular in Victoria (118 babies) , least popular in Queensland (86).

Victoria

118 #58

New South Wales

99 #85

Queensland

86 #62

Australian Capital Territory

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Northern Territory

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South Australia

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Tasmania

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Western Australia

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In 2025: 303 babies named River across 3 of 8 states and territories.

How many babies in Australia have been named River?: Between 2010 and 2025, River was registered for 1,942 babies in the available state datasets.
Is River a popular name in Australia?: In 2025, River ranked #69 among boys' names in Australia, with 303 registrations.