How Many People Are Named Ryan?
987,785
people in the United States are named Ryan
1 in 339 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#44
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.2949%
Of US population
Peak Year
1985
30,479 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Irish, English
Pronunciation:
RIE-ən (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Riain meaning "descendant of Rían". The given name Rían probably means "little king" (from Irish rí "king" combined with a diminutive suffix).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 31.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1906 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
121,346
New York
66,219
Texas
59,086
Pennsylvania
54,038
Illinois
48,772
Ohio
47,368
Michigan
42,291
Florida
41,544
New Jersey
35,006
Massachusetts
29,685
💡 Fun Facts About "Ryan"
- 4,291 babies were named Ryan in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1985
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1906
- Most popular in California
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