Dweller by the ford
Derived from the Welsh word 'rhyd', meaning 'ford'. It is a traditional Welsh name that likely originated as a topographic surname for someone living near a shallow river crossing. It has been used as a given name in Wales for centuries and remains rare in the United States.
Less common today
Rhydian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,683 in 2015.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
