Boy · #7,721 in 2026

Ryon

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

Current Rank

#7,721

Peak Rank

#1,198 (1989)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-54%

1981

First Year

2018

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#8128

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ryon

Ryon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1962, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 72 Ryons were born — ranking #1,281 that year. As of 2026, Ryon ranks #7,721 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-54%). In total, more than 2K Ryons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Ryon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ryon 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 Ryon

What does the name Ryon mean?

Ryon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1962. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ryon in 2026?

In 2026, Ryon ranks #7,721 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Ryon most popular?

Ryon reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #1,198 that year with 72 babies given the name.

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

Ryon has historically been most popular in Oregon, Michigan, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ryon.

Is Ryon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ryon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ryon include Elsie, Beecher, Carman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ryon

Ryon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Ryon's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #1,198. Use the chart and map above to compare Ryon'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.