Ryan
Irish boy's name meaning “little king”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Irish
- Meaning
- little king
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #83
- Born in 2023
- 4,034
Meaning & origin
Ryan comes from the Irish surname O Riain, 'descendant of Rian', usually read as 'little king'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Ryan ranked #83 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,034 US boys were given the name Ryan.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #13 in 1993
“Unranked” means Ryan was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Ryan: frequently asked questions
What does the name Ryan mean?
Ryan is a Irish name meaning "little king". Ryan comes from the Irish surname O Riain, 'descendant of Rian', usually read as 'little king'.
Where does the name Ryan come from?
Ryan is of Irish origin. Ryan comes from the Irish surname O Riain, 'descendant of Rian', usually read as 'little king'.
Is Ryan a boy or a girl name?
Ryan is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Ryan?
In 2023, 4,034 US boys were given the name Ryan.
Is Ryan a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Ryan ranked #83 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.