Boy · #6,811 in 2026

Ryell

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

Current Rank

#6,811

Peak Rank

#6,811 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2018

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#6811

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ryell

American parents first put Ryell on the record books as a baby boy name in 2018, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 12 Ryells were born — ranking #6,811 that year. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 71% of all recorded Ryells. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (12 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 17 Ryells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ryell

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

Rial
Ruelle
Reell
Royal
Royall
Rowell
Rowel
Reuel
Ruhle
Royale
Rile
Raul

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ryell

What does the name Ryell mean?

Ryell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2018. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ryell in 2026?

In 2026, Ryell ranks #6,811 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Ryell most popular?

Ryell reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,811 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Ryell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ryell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ryell include Vesper, Vahan, Ilo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ryell

Ryell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Ryell's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,811. Use the chart and map above to compare Ryell'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.