Strider

“One who strides; a walker.”

American origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#3275US 2023

37Births / yr

↑Rising

302All-time births

📅 Since 197300

How to pronounce Strider

STREYE·der

/ˈstraɪ.dɝ/ · stress on STREYE · 2 syllables

“One who strides; a walker.”

American origin · Boy name

What does Strider mean and where does it come from?

Strider is a modern masculine name that conveys a sense of strength and purpose, derived from the action of 'striding' which means to walk with long, decisive steps. This name gained popularity largely due to its use in popular culture, notably in literature such as J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the

Cultural significance

Strider has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of one who strides; a walker..

Peak popularity

Reached #4464 in 2015 — currently #3275 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Strider?

Strider works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Strider Grace

How popular is Strider right now?

Rising fast — up 325 spots — currently #3275 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1980–2023#3275 · Top 2.4%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#3275	37	▲ up 325 · +16% births
2022	#3600	32	▼ down 188 · -6% births
2021	#3412	34	▲ up 1654 · +89% births
2020	#5066	18	▼ down 602 · -18% births
2015	#4464	22	▲ up 2768 · +100% births
2010	#7232	11	▲ up 53 · +10% births
2005	#7285	10	▲ up 2233 · +67% births
2000	#9518	6	▼ down 3490
1980	#6028	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Strider

Best Year2023Rank #3275

Peak Count37

Average Rank#5542

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1980 - 20239 years

The story of Strider

Strider is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1973. With 302 total births recorded, Strider remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #6028 in 1980 to #3275 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Strider in 2015:

Noah Liam Mason Jacob William

Strider by decade

Strider peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	21
1980s	6
2000s	91
2010s ★	166
2020s	18

💎Strider has only 302 total recorded births since 1973 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Strider?

Common

StrStridStridieStridyIder

What names sound and feel like Strider?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Strider also consider these

Stryder

American · One who strides;

Striker

American · one who strikes

Stryker

American · One who strikes

Rider

American · A person who

Grider

Greek · A Greek name

Crider

Celtic · A Celtic name

Wilder

American · referring to 'wild'

River

American · A flowing body

Common questions about the name Strider

What does the name Strider mean?

Strider means "One who strides; a walker." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Strider?

Strider is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Strider have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Strider?

Strider originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Strider?

Strider is a two-syllable name pronounced S T R AY1 D ER0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

Is Strider trending right now?

Strider is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.