Riot, an unusual and distinctive given name, is of Latin origin and is derived from the word 'riotus', meaning 'in rebellion' or 'noisy'. It is a unisex name, though it has been used more frequently for males in recent years. The popularity of Riot as a given name is relatively new, with its use becoming more prevalent since the late 20th century.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Riot has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade and a half, with births more than doubling from 9 in 2007 to 109 in 2022. This growth is particularly notable after 2012, with each subsequent year showing an increase until reaching its peak in 2022. However, there was a slight dip in popularity between 2022 and 2023, with births decreasing from 109 to 105. Overall, since 2007, there have been a total of 977 births named Riot.