Total births
846
Unisex name · since 1974
Ryane
846 babies named Ryane in U.S. Social Security records since 1974, with the highest year being 2000. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 846
- total births
- 1974–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Ryane is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 846 have been recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ryane has been recorded 846 times among girls since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2021.
- 846 total births
- 1974–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
846 girls have been named Ryane since 1974, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 846
- total births
- 1974–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Ryane was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
33 babies were named Ryane in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Ryane's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ryane's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2015, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ryane at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Ryane popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2021
- Peak year (2000)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Ryane popularity over time - boys
58 total births recorded since 1985 (Ryane as boys' name)
Ryane by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ryane's strongest decade.
225 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Ryane births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 68
1970s
68 births
- 1980s
1980s
186 births
- 1990s
1990s
222 births
- 2000s
2000s
225 births
- 2010s
2010s
132 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 225 births (27% of all-time use).
How Ryane compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ryane's total volume
Ryane vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ryane by state
Where Ryane concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 42 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Ryane's total US births 5.0%
Even split
42 of 846 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ryane? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 846 babies named Ryane. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 33 births.
When was Ryane most popular? ▼
Ryane was most popular in the 2000s decade with 225 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Ryane most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ryane are California (42 births), Texas (11 births), New York (5 births).
Is Ryane a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ryane is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 846 births, and as a boy's name it has 58 births.
How long has the name Ryane been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ryane since 1974 -- 48 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Ryane? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ryan, Ryann, Ryanne, Rya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ryane's data
- Ryane's decade-level peak was the 2000s (225 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ryanes (42 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 Ryane
Nearby Names Like Ryane
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ryane
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Ryanne Girl
#4813 3,222 births
Rya Girl
#1236 1,909 births
Ryah Girl
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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, 1974–2021 (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. "Ryane: Baby Name Since 1974 - 846 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ryane. 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 Ryane 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.