Total births
588
Boys' name · since 1993
Ryler
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 588 babies named Ryler, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3492
- among boys today
- 588
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ryler is the #3492 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 588 recorded since 1993.
Ryler has 588 recorded births among boys since 1993, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3492 as of the latest data, more common than 76% 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 1993 to 2025.
- #3492 among boys today
- 588 born since 1993
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ryler is currently the #3492 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 588 born since 1993, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3492
- among boys today
- 588
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Ryler vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3492
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Ryler was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
48 babies were named Ryler in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Ryler compares
588 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
Ryler's all-time total is 60% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ryler | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 588 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ryler's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ryler's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ryler at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#3,492
Active since
1993
Ryler popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Ryler popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 2024 (Ryler as girls' name)
Ryler by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ryler's strongest decade.
301 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Ryler births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 103
2000s
103 births
- 2010s
2010s
301 births
- 2020s
2020s
178 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 301 births (51% of all-time use).
How Ryler 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 Ryler's total volume
Ryler vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ryler by state
Where Ryler concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 14 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.9% |
Utah share of Ryler's total US births 2.4%
Even split
14 of 588 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ryler? ▼
Ryler has been given to 588 babies in the U.S. since 1993, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3492 as of the latest data. 48 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Ryler most popular? ▼
Ryler was most popular in the 2010s decade with 301 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Ryler most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ryler are Utah (14 births), Texas (10 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Ryler been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ryler since 1993 -- 33 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ryler? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rylan, Ryland, Rylee, Ryley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ryler's data
- Ryler's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (301 total births) through the 2020s (178) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Utah records the most Rylers (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Ryler
Nearby Names Like Ryler
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ryler
Rylan Boy
#369 34,532 births
Ryland Boy
#729 13,169 births
Rylee Boy
#1698 5,547 births
Ryley Boy
#5126 3,856 births
Rylen Boy
#1468 3,391 births
Compare Ryler side by side: Ryler vs Rylan Ryler vs Ryland Ryler vs Rylee
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Ryler
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, 1993–2025 (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. "Ryler: #3492 Boys' Name - 588 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ryler. 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 Ryler 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.