Total births
74
Boys' name · since 1981
Ryshawn
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 74 babies named Ryshawn, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 74
- total births
- 1981–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Ryshawn is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 74 have been recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ryshawn has been recorded 74 times among boys since 1981, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2005.
- 74 total births
- 1981–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
74 boys have been named Ryshawn since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 74
- total births
- 1981–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Ryshawn was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
10 babies were named Ryshawn in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Ryshawn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ryshawn splits its recorded history at 1997: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ryshawn at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Ryshawn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2005
- Peak year (2001)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Ryshawn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Ryshawn's strongest decade.
37 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Ryshawn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
- 1990s
1990s
37 births
- 2000s
2000s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 37 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ryshawn? ▼
74 babies have been named Ryshawn since 1981. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 2001 with 10 births.
When was Ryshawn most popular? ▼
Ryshawn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 37 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
How long has the name Ryshawn been used? ▼
Records for Ryshawn go back to 1981, giving 25 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Ryshawn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ryson, Ryszard, Ryser, Ryse, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ryshawn's data
- Ryshawn's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (37 total births) through the 2000s (23) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Ryshawn
Nearby Names Like Ryshawn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ryshawn
Ryson Boy
#9283 299 births
Ryszard Boy
33 births
Ryser Boy
27 births
Ryse Boy
23 births
Rysen Boy
#10565 14 births
Compare Ryshawn side by side: Ryshawn vs Ryson Ryshawn vs Ryszard Ryshawn vs Ryser
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1981–2005 (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. "Ryshawn: Baby Name Since 1981 - 74 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ryshawn. 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 Ryshawn 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 July 2026.