Ryu
3 countries#2332 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ryu was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,690 births recorded 1985–2025 · currently #2332 · peaked in 2012 with 130 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Minnesota, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
92 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2012 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
92 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2012 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
73 births recorded 1996–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 2012 with 9 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ryu’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2698 | — |
| 2007 | #2416 | ↑282 |
| 2008 | #2405 | ↑11 |
| 2009 | #2183 | ↑222 |
| 2010 | #2118 | ↑65 |
| 2011 | #1905 | ↑213 |
| 2012 | #1314 | ↑591 |
| 2013 | #1866 | ↓552 |
| 2014 | #1959 | ↓93 |
| 2015 | #2328 | ↓369 |
| 2016 | #1991 | ↑337 |
| 2017 | #1897 | ↑94 |
| 2018 | #2417 | ↓520 |
| 2019 | #2110 | ↑307 |
| 2020 | #1977 | ↑133 |
| 2021 | #1943 | ↑34 |
| 2022 | #2060 | ↓117 |
| 2023 | #2014 | ↑46 |
| 2024 | #1432 | ↑582 |
| 2025 | #2332 | ↓900 |
Frequently asked questions about Ryu
Is Ryu a popular name?
Yes — Ryu currently ranks #2332 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ryu more common for boys or girls?
Ryu is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ryu most popular?
Ryu peaked in 2012 in United States, with 130 recorded births that year.
Is Ryu rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ryu’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6523 in 1985 to #2332 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ryu?
At least 1,855 babies have been recorded with the name Ryu across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Ryu popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ryu appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Ryu?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ryu include Rivaan, Saad, Saige.
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