Boy · #9,549 in 2026

Ryse

Ryse: Son of Rome is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Crytek and published by Microsoft Studios. Set in an alternate version of Ancient Rome, Ryse follows the life of the Roman centurion Marius Titus as he becomes one of the leaders in the Roman Legion. Gameplay revolves around Marius using his sword to strike enemies and shield to deflect attacks.

Current Rank
#9,549
Peak Rank
#9,549 (2020)
Total Babies
17
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2016
First Year
2020
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#9549
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ryse

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Ryse: Son of Rome is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Crytek and published by Microsoft Studios. Set in an alternate version of Ancient Rome, Ryse follows the life of the Roman centurion Marius Titus as he becomes one of the leaders in the Roman Legion. Gameplay revolves around Marius using his sword to strike enemies and shield to deflect attacks.

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The Story of Ryse

Ryse first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 7 Ryses were born — ranking #9,549 that year. As of 2026, Ryse ranks #9,549 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Ryses have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ryse

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ryse

What does the name Ryse mean?
Ryse: Son of Rome is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Crytek and published by Microsoft Studios. Set in an alternate version of Ancient Rome, Ryse follows the life of the Roman centurion Marius Titus as he becomes one of the leaders in the Roman Legion. Gameplay revolves around Marius using his sword to strike enemies and shield to deflect attacks.
How popular is Ryse in 2026?
In 2026, Ryse ranks #9,549 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Ryse most popular?
Ryse reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #9,549 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Ryse a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ryse is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ryse?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ryse include Barker, Booth, Sahr. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ryse

Ryse is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Ryse's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #9,549. Use the chart and map above to compare Ryse'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.