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NamyLab

Ryan

female

Meaning

"Little King"

Anglicized from Irish Ó Riain or related forms, often interpreted as little king, and widely used in contemporary English naming.

RoyalRegalUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of Ryan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#702Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#702

Ryan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-24

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ryan Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ryan

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Famous Ryans

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    Ryan Reynolds
    Canadian-American actor and entrepreneur
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    Ryan Gosling
    Canadian actor known for La La Land

Quick Facts

OriginIrish, English
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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