Lariat or lasso
Derived from the Spanish word 'reata', which refers to a rope used for tethering or a lariat. It is often associated with Western American culture and the vaquero tradition. In a symbolic sense, it represents connection and strength.
Less common today
Riata isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,254 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Famous Western landmark and stagecoach stop
Character in the novel and film 'Giant' · Giant
