Ryler
Boy name · #3108 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Ryler? In official American birth records, Ryler has been tracked continuously since 1993, giving it 32 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 39 baby boys were named Ryler, placing it at #3108 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3882, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 46,154 boys born in 2025 was named Ryler.
Babies named Ryler per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 32-year story
Ryler first appears in the Social Security records in 1993, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 48 boys were named Ryler — good for #2528 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ryler against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ryler in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Ryler is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Ryler will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ryler is most common
State-level data for Ryler is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Ryler
Statistically, parents drawn to Ryler tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Zyler, Cutler, Rhyder, Khyler, and Renner.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ryler | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3089 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3455 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4112 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3691 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3651 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4698 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4114 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5106 |
| 2017 | 26 | #3993 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3776 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3882 |
| 2014 | 38 | #2985 |
| 2013 | 48 | #2528 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3530 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3605 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3377 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4278 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5067 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4493 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6460 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8299 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7536 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8456 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10349 |
| 1993 | 6 | #7638 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Ryler?
In official American birth records, the name Ryler first appeared in 1993 (over 32 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 32 years.
Is Ryler a popular boy name?
Ryler ranked #3108 among boys in 2025 with 39 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3882.
When was the name Ryler most popular?
Ryler peaked in 2013, when 48 American boys received the name (ranked #2528 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ryler?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 46,154 newborn American boys was named Ryler. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.