Total births
41,204
Boys' name · since 1970
Ryker
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 41,204 babies named Ryker, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #183
- among boys today
- 41,204
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99%
- more common than other boys
41,204 babies have been named Ryker since 1970, making it today's #183 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Ryker recorded 41,204 times among boys since 1970, holding rank #183 nationally today, ahead of 99% 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 1970 to 2025.
- #183 among boys today
- 41,204 born since 1970
- 2010s peak decade
- 99% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ryker is currently the #183 boys' name in America, more common than 99% of boys - 41,204 born since 1970, peaking in the 2010s.
- #183
- among boys today
- 41,204
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99%
- more common than other boys
Ryker vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#183
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 99% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Ryker was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
3,247 babies were named Ryker in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Ryker compares
41,204 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
Ryker's all-time total is 112x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ryker | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 41,204 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 3,247 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ryker's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ryker's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 97% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 3%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 3,247, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ryker at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2018
Current rank
#183
Active since
1970
Ryker popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 3,247
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Ryker popularity over time - girls
580 total births recorded since 2003 (Ryker as girls' name)
Ryker by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ryker's strongest decade.
23,879 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Ryker births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 48
1980s
48 births
- 1990s 623
1990s
623 births
- 2000s 3,488
2000s
3,488 births
- 2010s
2010s
23,879 births
- 2020s
2020s
13,150 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 23,879 births (58% of all-time use).
How Ryker 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 Ryker's total volume
Ryker vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ryker by state
Where Ryker concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 2,632 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Utah | | 2,406 | 5.8% |
| #3 | California | | 2,076 | 5.0% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 1,616 | 3.9% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 1,431 | 3.5% |
| #6 | Washington | | 1,414 | 3.4% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 1,374 | 3.3% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 1,361 | 3.3% |
Texas share of Ryker's total US births 6.4%
Even split
2,632 of 41,204 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 50 reporting states.
Ryker appears in 50 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ryker? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 41,204 babies named Ryker. Today it holds rank #183 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 3,247 births.
When was Ryker most popular? ▼
Ryker was most popular in the 2010s decade with 23,879 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Ryker most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ryker are Texas (2,632 births), Utah (2,406 births), California (2,076 births).
How long has the name Ryker been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ryker since 1970 -- 56 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ryker? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ryken, Rykker, Rykin, Rykar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ryker's data
- Ryker's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (23,879 total births) through the 2020s (13,150) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Rykers (2,632 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Ryker
Nearby Names Like Ryker
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ryker
Ryken Boy
#4832 715 births
Rykker Boy
138 births
Rykin Boy
107 births
Rykar Boy
#11807 100 births
Rykeem Boy
#12935 34 births
Compare Ryker side by side: Ryker vs Ryken Ryker vs Rykker Ryker vs Rykin
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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, 1970–2025 (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. "Ryker: #183 Boys' Name - 41,204 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ryker. 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 Ryker 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.