Total births
13,169
Unisex name · since 1912
Ryland
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 13,169 babies named Ryland, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #729
- among boys today
- 13,169
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
13,169 babies have been named Ryland since 1912, making it today's #729 unisex name.
Ryland has 13,169 recorded births among boys since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #729 as of the latest data, more common than 95% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #729 among boys today
- 13,169 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 95% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ryland is currently the #729 unisex name in America, more common than 95% of boys - 13,169 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #729
- among boys today
- 13,169
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
Ryland vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#729
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 95% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Ryland was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
727 babies were named Ryland in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Ryland compares
13,169 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
Ryland's all-time total is 36x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ryland | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 13,169 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 727 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ryland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ryland's full recorded timeline at 1969, 93% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 7% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1913, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2013 peak of 727 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ryland at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2013
Current rank
#729
Active since
1912
Ryland popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 727
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Ryland popularity over time - girls
816 total births recorded since 1989 (Ryland as girls' name)
Ryland by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ryland's strongest decade.
5,906 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Ryland births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 109
1910s
109 births
- 1920s 178
1920s
178 births
- 1930s 179
1930s
179 births
- 1940s 210
1940s
210 births
- 1950s 192
1950s
192 births
- 1960s 131
1960s
131 births
- 1970s 157
1970s
157 births
- 1980s 321
1980s
321 births
- 1990s 634
1990s
634 births
- 2000s
2000s
2,570 births
- 2010s
2010s
5,906 births
- 2020s
2020s
2,582 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 5,906 births (45% of all-time use).
How Ryland 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 Ryland's total volume
Ryland vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ryland by state
Where Ryland concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,112 | 8.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 1,076 | 8.2% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 963 | 7.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 593 | 4.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 450 | 3.4% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 409 | 3.1% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 408 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 388 | 2.9% |
California share of Ryland's total US births 8.4%
Even split
1,112 of 13,169 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 47 reporting states.
Ryland appears in 47 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ryland? ▼
13,169 babies have been named Ryland since 1912. It currently ranks #729 among boys. The peak year was 2013 with 727 births.
When was Ryland most popular? ▼
Ryland was most popular in the 2010s decade with 5,906 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Ryland most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ryland are California (1,112 births), Texas (1,076 births), Virginia (963 births).
Is Ryland a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ryland is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 13,169 births, and as a girl's name it has 816 births.
How long has the name Ryland been used? ▼
Ryland has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 114 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ryland? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rylan, Rylee, Ryley, Rylen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ryland's data
- Ryland's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (5,906 total births) through the 2020s (2,582) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rylands (1,112 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 Ryland
Nearby Names Like Ryland
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ryland
Rylan Boy
#369 34,532 births
Rylee Boy
#1698 5,547 births
Ryley Boy
#5126 3,856 births
Rylen Boy
#1468 3,391 births
Rylie Boy
#5336 1,214 births
Compare Ryland side by side: Ryland vs Rylan Ryland vs Rylee Ryland vs Ryley
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ryland
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, 1912–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ryland: #729 Unisex Name - 13,169 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ryland. 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 Ryland 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.