Ryan
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Little King; Descendant of the King
Background: The name Ryan originates from the Gaelic surname 'O'Riain,' meaning 'descendant of Rian.' The name Rian itself is linked to the meaning 'little king' or 'kingly,' emphasizing its royal connotations.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#31
Total births
987,785
Most popular decade
1980s
(855,393 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-50 ranks)
Years in Top 100
54
First recorded year
1906
Gender usage
97.2% male
2.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1906
- First year births
- 10
- First year rank
- #798
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak year births
- 29,909
- Peak rank
- #12
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,892
- Recent rank
- #87
Female
- First year
- 1959
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #5,031
- Peak year
- 2018
- Peak year births
- 866
- Peak rank
- #365
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 399
- Recent rank
- #701
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).