Total births
5,624
Unisex name · since 1948
Rian
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 5,624 babies named Rian, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1263
- among boys today
- 5,624
- born since 1948
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Rian is the #1263 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 5,624 recorded since 1948.
Social Security Administration records show Rian recorded 5,624 times among boys since 1948, holding rank #1263 nationally today, ahead of 91% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 2025.
- #1263 among boys today
- 5,624 born since 1948
- 2010s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rian is currently the #1263 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 5,624 born since 1948, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1263
- among boys today
- 5,624
- born since 1948
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Rian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1263
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Rian was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
202 babies were named Rian in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Rian compares
5,624 Top 11% higher than 89% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rian's all-time total is 15x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,624 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 202 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rian's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 202, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,263
Active since
1948
Rian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 202
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Rian popularity over time - girls
3,494 total births recorded since 1971 (Rian as girls' name)
Rian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rian's strongest decade.
1,325 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Rian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 7
1940s
7 births
- 1950s 103
1950s
103 births
- 1960s 142
1960s
142 births
- 1970s 516
1970s
516 births
- 1980s
1980s
697 births
- 1990s
1990s
716 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,112 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,325 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,006 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,325 births (24% of all-time use).
How Rian compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rian's total volume
Rian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rian by state
Where Rian concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 642 | 11.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 408 | 7.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 320 | 5.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 212 | 3.8% |
| #5 | Oregon | | 202 | 3.6% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 154 | 2.7% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 150 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 119 | 2.1% |
California share of Rian's total US births 11.4%
Even split
642 of 5,624 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Rian appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rian? ▼
Rian has been given to 5,624 babies in the U.S. since 1948, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1263 as of the latest data. 202 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Rian most popular? ▼
Rian was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,325 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Rian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rian are California (642 births), New York (408 births), Texas (320 births).
Is Rian a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 5,624 births, and as a girl's name it has 3,494 births.
How long has the name Rian been used? ▼
Records for Rian go back to 1948, giving 78 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Riaan, Riad, Riaz, Rial, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rian's data
- Rian's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,325 total births) through the 2020s (1,006) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rians (642 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rian
Nearby Names Like Rian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rian
Riaan Boy
#1936 1,846 births
Riad Boy
#8483 231 births
Riaz Boy
#9265 121 births
Rial Boy
32 births
Riansh Boy
27 births
Compare Rian side by side: Rian vs Riaan Rian vs Riad Rian vs Riaz
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Kolt #1260
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1948–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rian: #1263 Unisex Name - 5,624 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rian. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rian draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.