Boy · #7,719 in 2026

Ryaan

Name: Popularity of the name Ryaan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ryaan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,719

Peak Rank

#4,330 (2017)

Total Babies

265

5-Yr Trend

-52%

2000

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#4330

Peak Rank

265

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ryaan

Ryaan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 23 Ryaans were born — ranking #4,330 that year. As of 2026, Ryaan ranks #7,719 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-52%). In total, more than 265 Ryaans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ryaan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ryaan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ryaan

What does the name Ryaan mean?

Ryaan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ryaan in 2026?

In 2026, Ryaan ranks #7,719 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Ryaan most popular?

Ryaan reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #4,330 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ryaan most popular?

Ryaan has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ryaan.

Is Ryaan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ryaan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ryaan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ryaan include Mujtaba, Hawken, Imraan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ryaan

Ryaan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 265 births in the dataset. Ryaan's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #4,330. Use the chart and map above to compare Ryaan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.