boys' name · peaked 1985

Ryne

Every Ryne since 1958 — 4,404 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#5,354
among boys
Babies in 2025
18
named Ryne
Peak year
1985
286 babies
All-time total
4,404
since 1958

The story of Ryne

Ryne is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,354 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1958, 4,404 American babies have been named Ryne. Its peak came in 1985, when 286 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Ryne stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Ryne 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 18 #5,354
2024 16 #5,853
2023 20 #5,032
2022 16 #5,823
2021 23 #4,468
2020 26 #4,006
2019 29 #3,784
2018 28 #3,870
2017 44 #2,791
2016 57 #2,331
2015 34 #3,352
2014 48 #2,574
2013 65 #2,087
2012 73 #1,958
2011 56 #2,308
2010 87 #1,749
2009 77 #1,884
2008 7 #15,091 105 #1,541
2007 93 #1,656
2006 93 #1,582
2005 88 #1,583
2004 84 #1,579
2003 79 #1,608
2002 75 #1,616
2001 71 #1,656
2000 55 #1,916
1995 89 #1,238
1990 263 #628
1985 286 #516
1980
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1970
1965 7 #3,496
1960 10 #2,842
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Ryne in 2025?

Ryne ranked #5,354 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Ryne?

4,404 babies have been named Ryne in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Ryne most popular?

Ryne peaked in 1985, when 286 newborns received the name.

Is Ryne a boy or girl name?

Ryne is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Ryne rising or falling?

Ryne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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