Martha vs Ryan
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Martha
a steady, dependable choice
- Rank today
- #712
- Peak
- #14 (1882)
- Babies in 2025
- 393
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- TX, PA, CA
VS
Ryan
a name gently stepping back from its peak
- Rank today
- #712
- Peak
- #342 (1986)
- Babies in 2025
- 393
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, NY
The verdict
Martha and Ryan are neck and neck in popularity — this one comes down to taste.
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