Total births
4,373
Boys' name · since 1958
Ryne
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 4,373 babies named Ryne, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5717
- among boys today
- 4,373
- born since 1958
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
4,373 babies have been named Ryne since 1958, making it today's #5717 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Ryne recorded 4,373 times among boys since 1958, holding rank #5717 nationally today, ahead of 60% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2025.
- #5717 among boys today
- 4,373 born since 1958
- 1990s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ryne is currently the #5717 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 4,373 born since 1958, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5717
- among boys today
- 4,373
- born since 1958
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Ryne vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5717
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Ryne was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
286 babies were named Ryne in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
How Ryne compares
4,373 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
Ryne's all-time total is 12x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ryne | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,373 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 286 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ryne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ryne's full recorded timeline at 2000, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1963, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1985 peak of 286 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ryne at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1985
Current rank
#5,717
Active since
1958
Ryne popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2025
- Peak year (1985)
- 286
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Ryne popularity over time - girls
31 total births recorded since 1984 (Ryne as girls' name)
Ryne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Ryne's strongest decade.
1,574 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Ryne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 53
1950s
53 births
- 1960s 48
1960s
48 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,238 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,574 births
- 2000s
2000s
820 births
- 2010s 521
2010s
521 births
- 2020s 119
2020s
119 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,574 births (36% of all-time use).
How Ryne 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 Ryne's total volume
Ryne vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ryne by state
Where Ryne concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 695 | 15.9% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 297 | 6.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 234 | 5.4% |
| #4 | California | | 177 | 4.0% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 138 | 3.2% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 105 | 2.4% |
| #7 | Wisconsin | | 96 | 2.2% |
| #8 | Florida | | 71 | 1.6% |
Illinois share of Ryne's total US births 15.9%
Even split
695 of 4,373 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 31 reporting states.
Ryne appears in 31 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ryne? ▼
4,373 babies have been named Ryne since 1958. It currently ranks #5717 among boys. The peak year was 1985 with 286 births.
When was Ryne most popular? ▼
Ryne was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,574 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Ryne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ryne are Illinois (695 births), Indiana (297 births), Texas (234 births).
How long has the name Ryne been used? ▼
Records for Ryne go back to 1958, giving 68 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ryne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rynell, Ryn, Rynn, Ryna, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ryne's data
- Ryne's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,574 total births); usage has since declined to 119 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Rynes (695 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Ryne
Nearby Names Like Ryne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ryne
Rynell Boy
83 births
Ryn Boy
59 births
Rynn Boy
34 births
Ryna Boy
20 births
Ryner Boy
#11985 16 births
Compare Ryne side by side: Ryne vs Rynell Ryne vs Ryn Ryne vs Rynn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ryne
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, 1958–2025 (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. "Ryne: #5717 Boys' Name - 4,373 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ryne. 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 Ryne 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.