Ryan
r-yan
US Popularity:108
Origin:Gaelic
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:little king
Ryan is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin. A variant of the name Rían, this name translates to “little king.” Of course, baby is going to be treated like royalty once they enter your family. As they make their path through life, the name Ryan is sure to remind them to wear their confidence like a crown.
Famous People Named Ryan
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Elizabeth RyanTennis Player
- Nolan RyanBaseball Player
- Ryan AndersonBasketball Player
- Ryan GoslingActor
- Ryan LochteOlympian
- Ryan ReynoldsActor
- Ryan SeacrestTV Personality
Ryan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ryan is currently #163 on The Bump
Boy:Ryan is currently #122 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ryan is currently #93 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ryan is currently #108 in U.S. births
Boy:Ryan is currently #122 in U.S. births
Girl:Ryan is currently #1156 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1156
in 2022
- 183
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Ryan January 2022
Ancestry, Ryan Family History
Name Doctor, Ryan
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