Ryan
boy name#99 in 2025Ryan entered the US charts in 1906, peaked at #11 in 1986, ranks #99 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1906–2025
#99
rank today
#11
peak (1986)
3,532
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #798 |
| 1910s | #2621 |
| 1920s | #2698 |
| 1930s | #2046 |
| 1940s | #1157 |
| 1950s | #563 |
| 1960s | #268 |
| 1970s | #37 |
| 1980s | #13 |
| 1990s | #14 |
| 2000s | #15 |
| 2010s | #36 |
| 2020s | #78 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ryan has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 924,000 people named Ryan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ryan alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ryan in 2025?
- Ryan ranks #99 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,532 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ryan most popular?
- Ryan peaked in 1986, reaching #11 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ryan with classmates?
- Ryan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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