Boy · #193 in 2026

Ryker

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

Current Rank

#193

Peak Rank

#122 (2018)

Total Babies

43K

5-Yr Trend

-30%

2003

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#3217

Peak Rank

621

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ryker

Ryker first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 3,247 Rykers were born — ranking #122 that year. As of 2026, Ryker ranks #193 for baby boys with 1,836 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 43K Rykers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ryker

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

Riker
Reicher
Rocker
Wrecker
Recur
Rucker
Raker
Recker
Roker
Racker
Ricker
Rooker

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ryker

What does the name Ryker mean?

Ryker is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ryker in 2026?

In 2026, Ryker ranks #193 among boys' names in the U.S., with 1,836 babies given the name that year.

When was Ryker most popular?

Ryker reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #122 that year with 3,247 babies given the name.

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

Ryker has historically been most popular in Wyoming, Nebraska, Idaho. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ryker.

Is Ryker a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ryker?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ryker include Jasper, Wilson, Ross. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ryker

Ryker is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 43K births in the dataset. Ryker's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #122. Use the chart and map above to compare Ryker'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.