Ryann
Girl name · #1289 in 2025 · Uniqueness 79/100
Ryann is currently the #1289 girl name in the United States — 174 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #844, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,345 girls born in 2025 was named Ryann.
The 54-year story
Ryann first appears in the Social Security records in 1971, when 8 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 408 girls were named Ryann — good for #695 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. The shape of the curve is what tells you whether Ryann will feel fresh or everywhere by the time your child starts school.
Babies named Ryann per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Ryann in class?
Ryann scores 79 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Ryann will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ryann is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ryann is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ryanns were CA (21), TX (14), MI (10), MO (9), NC (9). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ryann
Statistically, parents drawn to Ryann tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Lilyann, Kaylynn, Rylan, Devyn, and Camden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ryann | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 174 | #1285 |
| 2024 | 199 | #1193 |
| 2023 | 251 | #1008 |
| 2022 | 274 | #971 |
| 2021 | 320 | #855 |
| 2020 | 347 | #782 |
| 2019 | 398 | #717 |
| 2018 | 356 | #765 |
| 2017 | 351 | #783 |
| 2016 | 345 | #831 |
| 2015 | 332 | #844 |
| 2014 | 274 | #972 |
| 2013 | 251 | #996 |
| 2012 | 345 | #789 |
| 2011 | 330 | #812 |
| 2010 | 302 | #879 |
| 2009 | 356 | #795 |
| 2008 | 330 | #850 |
| 2007 | 362 | #795 |
| 2006 | 408 | #695 |
| 2005 | 381 | #717 |
| 2004 | 370 | #719 |
| 2003 | 313 | #788 |
| 2002 | 238 | #939 |
| 2001 | 237 | #936 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ryann a popular girl name?
Ryann ranked #1289 among girls in 2025 with 174 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #844.
When was the name Ryann most popular?
Ryann peaked in 2006, when 408 American girls received the name (ranked #695 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ryann?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,345 newborn American girls was named Ryann. It scores 79/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.