Ryken
Every Ryken since 2003 — 720 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ryken
Ryken is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,832 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 720 American babies have been named Ryken. Its peak came in 2013, when 52 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 Ryken stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ryken 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 | — | — | 21 | #4,832 |
| 2024 | — | — | 21 | #4,847 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,148 |
| 2022 | — | — | 24 | #4,412 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,900 |
| 2020 | — | — | 25 | #4,122 |
| 2019 | — | — | 26 | #4,090 |
| 2018 | — | — | 34 | #3,360 |
| 2017 | — | — | 33 | #3,429 |
| 2016 | — | — | 41 | #2,925 |
| 2015 | — | — | 41 | #2,909 |
| 2014 | — | — | 50 | #2,509 |
| 2013 | — | — | 52 | #2,416 |
| 2012 | — | — | 29 | #3,698 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,027 | 45 | #2,694 |
| 2010 | — | — | 27 | #3,878 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,809 |
| 2008 | — | — | 45 | #2,746 |
| 2007 | — | — | 43 | #2,798 |
| 2006 | — | — | 33 | #3,295 |
| 2005 | — | — | 26 | #3,695 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,834 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,776 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ryken in 2025?
Ryken ranked #4,832 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ryken?
720 babies have been named Ryken in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ryken most popular?
Ryken peaked in 2013, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Ryken a boy or girl name?
Ryken is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ryken rising or falling?
Ryken is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.