Ryan

Recorded 1906–2025 · United States

Ryan was most popular in 1985, when 30,475 American babies were given the name — ranking #14 that year. In 2025 it ranked #148, with 3,925 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 991,747 people named Ryan.

Ryan over time

Births per year. The dot marks Ryan’s peak in 1985. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Irish · "little king"

Names that peaked alongside Ryan

Daniel
Nicole
Tabetha
Christina
Venessa
Rachel

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org