NAME PROFILE
Riot
A settlement in the brushwood. This name suggests a person who is grounded and resourceful, embodying a strong sense of community and a natural, earthy charm.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,513 |
| Gender | Male (34% / 66%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2012 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 33%TX — 22%OK — 18%OH — 13%UT — 13%
Notable People
Charlton Heston (Actor, Ben-Hur) · Heston Blumenthal (Celebrity Chef, The Fat Duck) · Heston Kjerstad (Professional Baseball Player, Baltimore Orioles) · Fraser Clarke Heston (Director, Needful Things) · Heston Russell (Author and Veteran, Lead Your Own Life)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HestyHessie
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