UK girl's name
Rhianne
Great vigor and enduring strength of Celtic origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rhianne is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rhianne popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 112 births.
This profile covers 803 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 3% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 936 living people in the UK are called Rhianne. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rhianne ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 112 girls were registered as Rhianne.
- • Rhianne ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #384 in 2006.
- • About 936 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rhianne as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
112 births
Estimated living
936
2026
Meaning
What does Rhianne mean?
The name Rhianne originates from the Welsh language and culture, with its roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is a variant spelling of the Welsh name Rhiannon, which is derived from the Old Welsh word "rhien," meaning "great queen" or "divine queen."
In Welsh mythology, Rhiannon is the name of a powerful and beautiful goddess associated with horses, fertility, and the moon. She is a prominent figure in the Mabinogion, a collection of medieval Welsh tales and myths. The name Rhianne emerged as a more modernized spelling of the ancient name Rhiannon, likely influenced by the English pronunciation and spelling conventions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rhianne can be found in the 16th century, when it appeared as a variant spelling in historical records and documents from Wales. However, it did not gain widespread popularity until the 20th century, when it became a more commonly used alternative to the traditional Welsh spelling Rhiannon.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rhianne or its variant spellings. One such figure is Rhianne Barreto (born 1976), a British fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her sustainable and ethical clothing line. Another is Rhianne Saxby (born 1985), an Australian rugby union player who represented her country in international competitions.
In the realm of literature, Rhianne Bacheldor (born 1971) is a Scottish author and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity, nature, and the human experience. The name Rhianne has also been associated with the music industry, with Rhianne McGouran (born 1989) being a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Additionally, Rhianne Jones (born 1985) is a Welsh actress who has appeared in various television shows and films, showcasing the enduring connection between the name and its Welsh cultural heritage.
While these are just a few examples, the name Rhianne has been carried by individuals across various fields and professions, reflecting its rich historical roots and the enduring appeal of its melodic sound and mythological associations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rhianne over time
The chart below shows babies named Rhianne registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rhianne, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 112 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rhianne by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rhianne was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3489 | 71 | 9 |
| 2000s | #965 | 345 | 10 |
| 1990s | #355 | 387 | 4 |
Geography
Where Rhianne is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Rhianne. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Rhianne ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #384 in 2006.
Across the UK
Rhianne in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#806 in 2015
21 years of NRS records, 127 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#384 in 2006
4 years of NISRA records, 13 total registered
Related
Names similar to Rhianne
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Rhianne: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rhianne in the UK right now?
In 2018, Rhianne was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rhianne most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 112 babies registered as Rhianne in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rhianne?
Great vigor and enduring strength of Celtic origin.
How many people are called Rhianne in the UK?
A total of 803 babies have been registered as Rhianne across the 23 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 127 more in Scotland and 13 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Rhianne most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Rhianne ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #384 in 2006. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.