Ryan
Ryan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Riain, meaning "little king" or "illustrious." It carries a sense of nobility and leadership rooted in Celtic heritage.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,368. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 11,503
- 2012: 10,944
- 2013: 9,895
- 2014: 9,098
- 2015: 8,548
- 2016: 8,261
- 2017: 7,706
- 2018: 6,943
- 2019: 6,127
- 2020: 5,348
- 2021: 4,735
- 2022: 4,403
- 2023: 4,035
- 2024: 3,906
- 2025: 3,532
- 2026 (projected): 3,368
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most cultures
- •Works well in professional settings while remaining friendly
- •Has been consistently popular without being overly common
- •Strong single-syllable sound makes it memorable
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Ryan Gosling
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Ryan Reynolds
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Ryan Seacrest
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Ryan Tannehill
NFL Quarterback
Statistics
964,123
Total births since 1880
1985
Peak year
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