Unisex · #7,567 in 2026

Rylann

Current Rank
#7,567
Peak Rank
#3,848 (2016)
Total Babies
477
5-Yr Trend
-36%
👧 Girl peak #3,848 (477 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,093 (82 total)
👧As Girl Name
2003
First Year
2026
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#3848
Peak Rank
477
Total Count
24
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2011
First Year
2024
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#7093
Peak Rank
82
Total Count
10
Years Active

The Story of Rylann

As a girl name

Rylann first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 39 Rylanns were born — ranking #3,848 that year. As of 2026, Rylann ranks #7,567 for girls with 14 births, falling sharply (-36%). In total, more than 477 Rylanns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Rylann first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2011, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 11 Rylanns were born — ranking #7,093 that year. As of 2026, Rylann ranks #8,947 for boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-16%). In total, more than 82 Rylanns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Rylann

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rylann 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 Rylann

What does the name Rylann mean?
Rylann is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Rylann in 2026?
In 2026, Rylann ranks #7,567 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.
When was Rylann most popular?
Rylann reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #3,848 that year with 39 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rylann most popular?
Rylann has historically been most popular in Ohio, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rylann.
Is Rylann a unisex name?
Yes — Rylann is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 85% of Rylanns assigned female and 15% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Rylann?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rylann include Alvern, Colon, Kikuko. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rylann

Rylann is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 477 births in the dataset. Rylann's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #3,848. Use the chart and map above to compare Rylann'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.