Boy · #6,940 in 2026

Wryan

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

Current Rank

#6,940

Peak Rank

#6,089 (1987)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

1989

Last Year

1987

Peak Year

#6089

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wryan

Wryan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 6 Wryans were born — ranking #6,089 that year. As of 2026, Wryan ranks #6,940 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Wryans 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 Wryan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Wryan 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 Wryan

What does the name Wryan mean?

Wryan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wryan in 2026?

In 2026, Wryan ranks #6,940 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Wryan most popular?

Wryan reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking #6,089 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Wryan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Wryan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wryan include Derome, Deidre, Aundrae. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wryan

Wryan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Wryan's peak popularity came in 1987 when it ranked #6,089. Use the chart and map above to compare Wryan'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.