Riyan
Every Riyan since 1994 — 1,832 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riyan
Riyan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,862 in 2025 with 85 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 1,832 American babies have been named Riyan — about 62% boys and 38% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 144 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Riyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riyan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,723 | 85 | #1,862 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,526 | 56 | #2,466 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,704 | 86 | #1,862 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,655 | 97 | #1,735 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,210 | 80 | #1,910 |
| 2020 | 47 | #3,327 | 71 | #2,016 |
| 2019 | 51 | #3,159 | 74 | #1,994 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,835 | 84 | #1,818 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3,290 | 73 | #1,972 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,649 | 59 | #2,272 |
| 2015 | 34 | #4,286 | 63 | #2,188 |
| 2014 | 42 | #3,705 | 45 | #2,698 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,321 | 34 | #3,251 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,470 | 39 | #2,995 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,225 | 32 | #3,414 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,839 | 19 | #4,997 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,763 | 20 | #4,892 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,917 | 20 | #4,862 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,438 | 19 | #4,945 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,777 | 8 | #9,387 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,761 | 14 | #5,815 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,155 | 11 | #6,885 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,519 | 6 | #10,593 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,952 | 9 | #7,506 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,366 | 7 | #9,027 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,021 | 8 | #8,052 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riyan in 2025?
Riyan ranked #1,862 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 85 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riyan?
1,832 babies have been named Riyan in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riyan most popular?
Riyan peaked in 2018, when 144 newborns received the name.
Is Riyan a boy or girl name?
Riyan is used for both: about 38% of babies named Riyan have been girls and 62% boys.
Is the name Riyan rising or falling?
Riyan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.