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Ryan
BoyMeaning of Ryan: Irish: 'little king'
Ryan is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 91st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 132nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#91
3,925 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#132
416 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
991,747
First recorded 1906 · peak 1985
Trend
falling
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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