Ryen
Every Ryen since 1974 — 2,391 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ryen
Ryen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,479 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 2,391 American babies have been named Ryen — about 56% boys and 44% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2005, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ryen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ryen 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 | 15 | #7,433 | 7 | #10,479 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,343 | 13 | #6,752 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,367 | 13 | #6,821 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,774 | 14 | #6,408 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,711 | 9 | #8,707 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,287 | 16 | #5,652 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,586 | 15 | #6,047 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,865 | 34 | #3,359 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,563 | 32 | #3,506 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,335 | 29 | #3,757 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,212 | 23 | #4,378 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,340 | 26 | #3,988 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,799 | 31 | #3,481 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,583 | 33 | #3,348 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,989 | 42 | #2,842 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,095 | 47 | #2,624 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3,788 | 46 | #2,695 |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,637 | 41 | #2,929 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,323 | 35 | #3,234 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,048 | 49 | #2,504 |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,701 | 56 | #2,177 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,838 | 45 | #2,476 |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,795 | 31 | #3,099 |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,791 | 42 | #2,421 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,660 | 34 | #2,782 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,632 | 41 | #2,367 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,609 | 30 | #2,544 |
| 1990 | — | — | 29 | #2,420 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,053 | 17 | #2,921 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,861 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,237 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ryen in 2025?
Ryen ranked #10,479 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ryen?
2,391 babies have been named Ryen in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ryen most popular?
Ryen peaked in 2005, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Ryen a boy or girl name?
Ryen is used for both: about 44% of babies named Ryen have been girls and 56% boys.
Is the name Ryen rising or falling?
Ryen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.