Rise

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIZE /ˈraɪz/High

Meaning: From the English word rise, 'to rise; to ascend; to move upward/grow'; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: To rise; to ascend: Rise is an English word-name. Bold, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word rise, 'to rise; to ascend; to move upward/grow'; a word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#8793 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 59

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rise comes from the English word rise, 'to rise; to ascend; to move upward/grow'; a word-name (we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'RIZE').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, to-rise at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Rise means 'to rise; to ascend; to move upward' — a bold word-name (we note the word-name; said 'RIZE').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Rise — word-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rise mean?

Rise is the English word 'to rise; to ascend; to move upward'. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Rise?

It's said RIZE /ˈraɪz/ — one syllable.

Is Rise a boy or girl name?

Rise is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Rise?

Rise is a very rare name in the U.S.