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Ryan

Ryan is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#53

How popular is Ryan?

Popularity in the United States

Ryan has been given to 968,669 babies in the United States since 1906, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 277 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Ryan per year in the United States, 1906–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Ryan has been given to 19,426 babies in France since 1974, peaking in the 2000s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Ryan per year in France, 1974–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 664 people called Ryan living in Spain, with an average age of 16.3.

968,669 Babies named since 1906
1980s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Ryan

Is Ryan a boy's or a girl's name?

Ryan is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Ryan?

Ryan has been given to 968,669 babies in the United States since 1906, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.