Rhett
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Rhett
Rhett has been more tied to Gone with the Wind than even Scarlett, but now we're hearing rumblings of its finding new and independent favor among parents, perhaps emboldened by the growing popularity of Scarlett.
Rhett for boys#188 US
In addition to being a powerful storyteller, author Margaret Mitchell was a great character namer as well—think Scarlett, Melanie, Ashley, and even the mansion Tara. Rhett emerged from the story as one of the ultimate dashing, romantic names—so much so that parents of the past didn't fully embrace it.
Rhett is a South Carolina surname, brought to North America in 1694, and borne by a noted politician during the Civil War period, which may have inspired the author.
Rhett for girls#6275 US
Rhett has never been more popular for boys, and it soon may be discovered by parents of girls. It shares a sound with such stylish girl names as Scarlett, Colette, and Juliette, making Rhett a viable option for a daughter.
In Wes Anderson's short film Hotel Chevalier, Natalie Portman stars as Rhett.
Pronounced RET.
As of October 2026, Rhett ranked #188 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #149 in 2021, Nameberry popularity #285.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #340 | 977 | 508.6 |
| 2015 | #276 | 1,341 | 699.6 |
| 2016 | #220 | 1,768 | 931.6 |
| 2017 | #180 | 2,201 | 1,189.1 |
| 2018 | #167 | 2,313 | 1,273.6 |
| 2019 | #166 | 2,391 | 1,332.6 |
| 2020 | #159 | 2,350 | 1,361.5 |
| 2021 | #149 | 2,538 | 1,450.7 |
| 2022 | #151 | 2,498 | 1,430.7 |
| 2023 | #165 | 2,186 | 1,277.9 |
| 2024 | #174 | 2,134 | 1,238.6 |
| 2025 | #188 | 1,936 | 1,133.4 |
World rankings
Rhett for boys
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Famous Rhetts
- Stewart Ransom "Rhett" MillerBoy
lead singer of American band The Old 97s
- Rhett Marshall EllisonBoy
American football player
- (Thomas) Rhett AkinsBoy
American country music singer
- Rhett James McLaughlinBoy
American comedian of duo Rhett & Link
- Rhett WalkerBoy
American Christian singer of the Rhett Walker Band
- Everett Lawrence "Rhett" TitusBoy
American pro wrestler
- Rhett ForresterBoy
American singer of band Riot
- Rhett Adam WarrenerBoy
Canadian ice hockey player
- Rhett Thomas RakhshaniBoy
American ice hockey player
- Rhett LawrenceBoy
American music producer
- Rhett Jameson Chatham (b. 2016)Boy
son of Jenn Brown and Wes Chatham
- Thomas RhettBoy
American country music singer
Rhett in pop culture
- Rhett ButlerBoy
character in book/film "Gone with the Wind"
Variations & nicknames
- RhetBoy