US Popularity:122
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.
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Famous People Named Ryan

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  • Elizabeth Ryan
    Tennis Player
  • Nolan Ryan
    Baseball Player
  • Ryan Anderson
    Basketball Player
  • Ryan Gosling
    Actor
  • Ryan Lochte
    Olympian
  • Ryan Reynolds
    Actor
  • Ryan Seacrest
    TV Personality

Common Nicknames for Ryan

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How Popular Is The Name Ryan?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ryan is currently #132 on The Bump
Boy:Ryan is currently #79 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ryan is currently #91 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ryan is currently #122 in U.S. births
Boy:Ryan is currently #83 in U.S. births
Girl:Ryan is currently #677 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#677
in 2023
- 99
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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