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Rhyan

Unisex

Meaning of Rhyan: Irish: 'little king'

Rhyan is a unisex name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2605th most popular name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#2605

64 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

4,609

First recorded 1969 · peak 2018

Trend

falling

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 29 babies1982: 21 babies1983: 28 babies1984: 22 babies1985: 41 babies1986: 46 babies1987: 32 babies1988: 39 babies1989: 41 babies1990: 41 babies19901991: 51 babies1992: 44 babies1993: 52 babies1994: 48 babies1995: 46 babies1996: 49 babies1997: 59 babies1998: 68 babies1999: 94 babies2000: 85 babies20002001: 107 babies2002: 92 babies2003: 104 babies2004: 105 babies2005: 147 babies2006: 170 babies2007: 160 babies2008: 192 babies2009: 196 babies2010: 175 babies20102011: 175 babies2012: 148 babies2013: 124 babies2014: 140 babies2015: 132 babies2016: 149 babies2017: 183 babies2018: 203 babies2019: 172 babies2020: 153 babies20202021: 159 babies2022: 128 babies2023: 100 babies2024: 85 babies2025: 64 babies
US babies named Rhyan per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 203.

Gender split

33% boys · 67% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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