boy's name
Rishon
ree-SHOHN (Hebrew)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 258
Rishon is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2006, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rishon Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 13 |
How Popular Is Rishon?
In 2022, Rishon was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Rishon Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rishon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rishon Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rishon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rishon
- Hebrew ree-SHOHN
Sibling Names for Rishon
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rishon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rishon
How popular is the name Rishon?
In 2022, Rishon was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Rishon a girl's or a boy's name?
Rishon is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rishon?
Rishon has 2 syllables.
When was Rishon most popular?
Rishon peaked in 2006, when 22 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.