Riyad
3 countries#326 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Riyad was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,413 births recorded 1973–2022 · currently #326 · peaked in 2021 with 186 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
441 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #4707 · peaked in 2017 with 21 births
Most common in: New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
363 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #1023 · peaked in 2021 with 28 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
363 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 28 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Riyad’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #420 | — |
| 2004 | #416 | ↑4 |
| 2005 | #365 | ↑51 |
| 2006 | #458 | ↓93 |
| 2007 | #433 | ↑25 |
| 2008 | #440 | ↓7 |
| 2009 | #408 | ↑32 |
| 2010 | #406 | ↑2 |
| 2011 | #470 | ↓64 |
| 2012 | #425 | ↑45 |
| 2013 | #474 | ↓49 |
| 2014 | #485 | ↓11 |
| 2015 | #497 | ↓12 |
| 2016 | #333 | ↑164 |
| 2017 | #400 | ↓67 |
| 2018 | #430 | ↓30 |
| 2019 | #362 | ↑68 |
| 2020 | #384 | ↓22 |
| 2021 | #317 | ↑67 |
| 2022 | #326 | ↓9 |
Frequently asked questions about Riyad
Is Riyad a popular name?
Yes — Riyad currently ranks #326 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Riyad more common for boys or girls?
Riyad is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Riyad most popular?
Riyad peaked in 2021 in France, with 186 recorded births that year.
Is Riyad rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Riyad’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1599 in 1973 to #326 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Riyad?
At least 4,217 babies have been recorded with the name Riyad across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Riyad popular in more than one country?
Yes — Riyad appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Riyad?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Riyad include Ryken, Rylie.
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