Ryan
5 countries#99 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ryan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
991,747 births recorded 1906–2025 · currently #99 · peaked in 1985 with 30,475 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
93,796 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #103 · peaked in 1996 with 7,428 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
67,375 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #106 · peaked in 1996 with 6,496 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
21,221 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #107 · peaked in 1994 with 1,098 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
19,426 births recorded 1974–2022 · currently #262 · peaked in 2002 with 1,201 births
Most common in: Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
5,200 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #99 · peaked in 1997 with 381 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ryan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #14 | — |
| 2007 | #16 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #18 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #20 | ↓2 |
| 2010 | #23 | ↓3 |
| 2011 | #25 | ↓2 |
| 2012 | #26 | ↓1 |
| 2013 | #30 | ↓4 |
| 2014 | #37 | ↓7 |
| 2015 | #39 | ↓2 |
| 2016 | #40 | ↓1 |
| 2017 | #44 | ↓4 |
| 2018 | #46 | ↓2 |
| 2019 | #54 | ↓8 |
| 2020 | #57 | ↓3 |
| 2021 | #66 | ↓9 |
| 2022 | #74 | ↓8 |
| 2023 | #83 | ↓9 |
| 2024 | #87 | ↓4 |
| 2025 | #99 | ↓12 |
Frequently asked questions about Ryan
Is Ryan a popular name?
Yes — Ryan currently ranks #99 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ryan more common for boys or girls?
Ryan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ryan most popular?
Ryan peaked in 1985 in United States, with 30,475 recorded births that year.
Is Ryan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ryan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #798 in 1906 to #99 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ryan?
At least 1,104,969 babies have been recorded with the name Ryan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ryan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ryan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ryan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ryan include Eithan, Archer, Myles, Adam.
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