Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Ryun

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

Current Rank

#12,135

Peak Rank

#4,613 (1996)

Total Babies

182

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2013

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#4613

Peak Rank

182

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ryun

Ryun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 13 Ryuns were born — ranking #4,613 that year. As of 2026, Ryun ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 182 Ryuns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Ryun

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ryun 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 Ryun

What does the name Ryun mean?

Ryun is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ryun in 2026?

In 2026, Ryun ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ryun most popular?

Ryun reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #4,613 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Ryun a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ryun?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ryun include Koron, Shamal, Deontra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ryun

Ryun is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 182 births in the dataset. Ryun's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #4,613. Use the chart and map above to compare Ryun'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.