Rye
r-ye
US Popularity:4457
Origin:British
Meaning:Female roe deer; At the island; King
Rye, a gender-neutral name, comes from the name Ray, meaning “female roe deer” or “at the island” in Old English and "king” in Old Spanish, French, and Catalan. This name is also shared with the grain that's used in the production of whiskey and bread, giving it several layers of significance. Baby can carry the weight of this name with them as they move through life, knowing that they'll always rule your world.
How Popular Is The Name Rye?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Rye is currently #3388 on The Bump
Boy:Rye is currently #1907 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Rye is currently #2277 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Rye is currently #4457 in U.S. births
Boy:Rye is currently #2423 in U.S. births
Girl:Rye is currently #7536 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#7536
in 2023
- 1125
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Rye, June 2016
Behind the Name, Rye, surname, December 2019
Behind the Name, Ray, surname, December 2019
Behind the Name, Rey (2), January 2019
Behind the Name, Rey (1), November 2019
Britannica, Rye, cereal, June 2024
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