Boy · #1,509 in 2026

Ryu

Current Rank
#1,509
Peak Rank
#1,314 (2012)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+46%
2022
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#15292
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Ryu

Ryu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 130 Ryus were born — ranking #1,314 that year. As of 2026, Ryu ranks #1,509 for baby boys with 119 births, rising sharply (+46% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Ryus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Ryu

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ryu 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 Ryu

What does the name Ryu mean?
Ryu is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ryu in 2026?
In 2026, Ryu ranks #1,509 among boys' names in the U.S., with 119 babies given the name that year.
When was Ryu most popular?
Ryu reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #1,314 that year with 130 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ryu most popular?
Ryu has historically been most popular in Hawaii, Minnesota, Wisconsin. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ryu.
Is Ryu a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ryu is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ryu?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ryu include Jacobo, Elva, Overton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ryu

Ryu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Ryu's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #1,314. Use the chart and map above to compare Ryu'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.