Total births
1,332
Unisex name · since 1974
Ryen
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 1,332 babies named Ryen, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6575
- among boys today
- 1,332
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
1,332 babies have been named Ryen since 1974, making it today's #6575 unisex name.
Ryen has 1,332 recorded births among boys since 1974, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6575 as of the latest data, more common than 54% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #6575 among boys today
- 1,332 born since 1974
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ryen is currently the #6575 unisex name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 1,332 born since 1974, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6575
- among boys today
- 1,332
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Ryen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6575
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Ryen was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
56 babies were named Ryen in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Ryen compares
1,332 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
Ryen's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ryen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,332 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 56 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ryen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ryen's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 56, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ryen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#6,575
Active since
1974
Ryen popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Ryen popularity over time - girls
1,059 total births recorded since 1979 (Ryen as girls' name)
Ryen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ryen's strongest decade.
420 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Ryen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 54
1970s
54 births
- 1980s 164
1980s
164 births
- 1990s
1990s
310 births
- 2000s
2000s
420 births
- 2010s
2010s
312 births
- 2020s 72
2020s
72 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 420 births (32% of all-time use).
How Ryen 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 Ryen's total volume
Ryen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ryen by state
Where Ryen concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 93 | 7.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 42 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 38 | 2.9% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Washington | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Ryen's total US births 7.0%
Even split
93 of 1,332 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ryen? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 1,332 babies named Ryen. Today it holds rank #6575 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 56 births.
When was Ryen most popular? ▼
Ryen was most popular in the 2000s decade with 420 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Ryen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ryen are California (93 births), New York (42 births), Texas (38 births).
Is Ryen a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ryen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,332 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,059 births.
How long has the name Ryen been used? ▼
Records for Ryen go back to 1974, giving 52 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ryen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rye, Ryett, Ryer, Ryelan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ryen's data
- Ryen's decade-level peak was the 2000s (420 total births); usage has since declined to 72 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ryens (93 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 Ryen
Nearby Names Like Ryen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ryen
Rye Boy
#2434 1,070 births
Ryett Boy
#1995 422 births
Ryer Boy
#9487 198 births
Ryelan Boy
113 births
Ryeland Boy
#11711 93 births
Compare Ryen side by side: Ryen vs Rye Ryen vs Ryett Ryen vs Ryer
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ryen
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, 1974–2025 (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. "Ryen: #6575 Unisex Name - 1,332 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ryen. 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 Ryen 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.