Rhett Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Rhett is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Rhett?
Rhett is spelled R-H-E-T-T. The name has 5 letters.
Rhett at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Rhett is believed to mean “advice” or “counsel.”
- Origin
- Rhett is commonly associated with an English surname which may derive from the Dutch word “rath” meaning counsel.
- Pronunciation
- RET · 1 syllable
Rhett Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,116
Recorded Births19
Rank#188
Recorded Births1,936
- Girls usage rose 2,327 places to #6,116 and recorded 7 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 14 places to #188 and recorded 202 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Rhett Mean?
Rhett is believed to mean “advice” or “counsel.”
Origin: Rhett is commonly associated with an English surname which may derive from the Dutch word “rath” meaning counsel.
How Do You Pronounce Rhett?
PronunciationRET
Syllables1
Rhett Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 19 | #6,116 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,936 | #188 |
| 2024 | Girls | 12 | #8,443 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,138 | #174 |
| 2023 | Girls | 20 | #5,960 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,189 | #165 |
| 2022 | Girls | 19 | #6,229 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,501 | #151 |
| 2021 | Girls | 16 | #6,967 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,538 | #149 |
| 2020 | Girls | 14 | #7,559 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,350 | #159 |
| 2019 | Girls | 22 | #5,612 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,391 | #166 |
| 2018 | Girls | 18 | #6,521 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,313 | #167 |
| 2017 | Girls | 19 | #6,287 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,202 | #180 |
| 2016 | Girls | 17 | #6,901 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,768 | #220 |
| 2015 | Girls | 12 | #8,931 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,341 | #276 |
| 2014 | Girls | 9 | #10,955 |
| 2014 | Boys | 978 | #340 |
When Was Rhett Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
2,538 recorded births
National rank #149
2022 · Boys
2,501 recorded births
National rank #151
2019 · Boys
2,391 recorded births
National rank #166
2020 · Boys
2,350 recorded births
National rank #159
Where Rhett Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #46 | 21 |
| MT | #55 | 18 |
| AR | #62 | 47 |
| ND | #70 | 15 |
| WY | #72 | 6 |
| IA | #76 | 43 |
| ID | #80 | 28 |
| VT | #80 | 6 |