Rhys
Rhys is a distinctive choice, ranked #389 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Rhys in their class.
About the Name Rhys
Rhys has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 130 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #49 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 17 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Rhys is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Rhys in their class.
It ranks similarly in the US at #412, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
⭐ Famous People Named Rhys
- Rhys Nicholson — Rhys Nicholson is an Australian comedian and actor known for being a judge on Drag Race Down Under from 2021 onwards, as well as the spin-off Drag Race Down Under vs. the World.
- Rhys Williams (soccer, born 1988) — Rhys Williams is an Australian retired professional soccer player who played for the Australia national team.
- Rhys ap Tewdwr — Rhys ap Tewdwr was a king of Deheubarth in Wales and member of the Dinefwr dynasty, a branch descended from Rhodri the Great.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Rhys
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Rhys
Almost certainly the only Rhys in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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