BABY NAMES
River
English
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River has transcended its hippie-commune origins and has become a strong, outdoorsy name. Like the late actor Phoenix, River is handsome, brooding, and free-flowing as a stream.

Variations
Riviera, Ryver, Rivor, Rivers
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
River
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.