Total births
11,348
Unisex name · since 1971
Ryann
11,348 babies named Ryann in U.S. Social Security records since 1971, with the highest year being 2006. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #1194
- among girls today
- 11,348
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Ryann is the #1194 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 11,348 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Ryann recorded 11,348 times among girls since 1971, holding rank #1194 nationally today, ahead of 93% of girls, 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 1971 to 2025.
- #1194 among girls today
- 11,348 born since 1971
- 2010s peak decade
- 93% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ryann is currently the #1194 unisex name in America, more common than 93% of girls - 11,348 born since 1971, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1194
- among girls today
- 11,348
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other girls
Ryann vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1194
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 93% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Ryann was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
408 babies were named Ryann in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Ryann compares
11,348 Top 8% higher than 92% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Ryann's all-time total is 30x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ryann | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 11,348 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 408 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ryann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ryann splits its recorded history at 1999: 74% of all births land in the more recent half, 26% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1971 (8 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 408 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ryann at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#1,194
Active since
1971
Ryann popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 408
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Ryann popularity over time - boys
761 total births recorded since 1974 (Ryann as boys' name)
Ryann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ryann's strongest decade.
3,284 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Ryann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 382
1970s
382 births
- 1980s 1,172
1980s
1,172 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,685 births
- 2000s
2000s
3,260 births
- 2010s
2010s
3,284 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,565 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 3,284 births (29% of all-time use).
How Ryann 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 Ryann's total volume
Ryann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ryann by state
Where Ryann concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,280 | 11.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 986 | 8.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 551 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 477 | 4.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 474 | 4.2% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 454 | 4.0% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 418 | 3.7% |
| #8 | Florida | | 367 | 3.2% |
California share of Ryann's total US births 11.3%
Even split
1,280 of 11,348 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 40 reporting states.
Ryann appears in 40 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ryann? ▼
11,348 babies have been named Ryann since 1971. It currently ranks #1194 among girls. The peak year was 2006 with 408 births.
When was Ryann most popular? ▼
Ryann was most popular in the 2010s decade with 3,284 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Ryann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ryann are California (1,280 births), Texas (986 births), New York (551 births).
Is Ryann a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ryann is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 11,348 births, and as a boy's name it has 761 births.
How long has the name Ryann been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ryann since 1971 -- 55 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ryann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ryan, Ryanne, Rya, Ryah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ryann's data
- Ryann's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (3,284 total births) through the 2020s (1,565) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ryanns (1,280 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 Ryann
Nearby Names Like Ryann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ryann
Ryan Girl
#702 27,624 births
Ryanne Girl
#4813 3,222 births
Rya Girl
#1236 1,909 births
Ryah Girl
#1832 1,478 births
Ryanna Girl
#9745 1,334 births
Compare Ryann side by side: Ryann vs Ryan Ryann vs Ryanne Ryann vs Rya
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ryann
Raylynn #1193
3,827 births · Peak 2017
Maylin #1195
3,133 births · Peak 2024
Landry #1192
5,842 births · Peak 2018
Christine #1196
586,465 births · Peak 1952
Zia #1191
3,228 births · Peak 2024
Emmaline #1197
7,422 births · Peak 2014
Maelyn #1190
2,490 births · Peak 2024
Avah #1198
7,046 births · Peak 2018
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, 1971–2025 (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. "Ryann: #1194 Unisex Name - 11,348 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ryann. 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 Ryann 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.