Ryler
Boy name · #3108 in 2025 · Uniqueness 48/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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?
Ryler scores 48 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Ryler is most common
State-level data for Ryler is sparse in 2025 — the name's footprint is too small for most states to report (the SSA suppresses counts under 5 per state for privacy).
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
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. It scores 48/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
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.