Righteous
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Contemporary name
Origin: Modern American
Popularity: Ranked #3568 in 2025 with 32 babies born.
History: Righteous is a contemporary American name, likely coined in recent decades. Many modern names are created for their unique sound and individuality.
Name length: 9 letters
How common is Righteous? About 1 in 87,592 babies born in 2025 were named Righteous, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Righteous
What does the name Righteous mean?
Righteous means “Contemporary name” from Modern American roots.
What is the origin of the name Righteous?
Righteous has Modern American origin. The traditional meaning is “Contemporary name”.
How popular is Righteous?
Righteous ranked #3513 in 2025 — given to 32 babies that year.
When was Righteous most popular?
Righteous peaked in 2025 with 32 babies registered that year.
Is Righteous a boy or girl name?
Righteous is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 83% of Righteouss are boys and 17% are girls.
Is the name Righteous rising or falling in popularity?
Righteous has risen 9587 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13100 in 2020 to #3513 in 2025.
How long has Righteous been recorded?
Righteous appears in birth records across 21 years — from 2001 through 2025.