Although the name Ryan has never broken into the top 10 U.S. names, it’s had a solid run as a moderately popular option. According to the Social Security Administration, Ryan made it into the top 20 names for boys in 1976, staying between the 11th and 20th spot for 33 years. (Its most popular year was 1991.) In 2010, it slipped to the 23rd spot, and its ranking has steadily declined since then. The latest data from 2020 has Ryan sitting at number 57 for boys and number 450 for girls. Actors Ryan Reynolds and Ryan Gosling have most likely played a role in the name’s continued popularity, along with characters from well-known TV shows like “The O.C.” and “The Office.”

Name Variations

Variations of the name Ryan include:

Rayan (Arabic)Rian (Gaelic)Rion (Gaelic)Ryann (Irish)Ryen (Gaelic)Ryne (Irish, American)Ryon (Gaelic)

Similar Names

Other popular names for those who like Ryan are:

AveryBlakeDylanEvanHarperKyleParkerPeytonQuinnRiley

Other gender-neutral names starting with R:

RamsayReaganReeseReidRemyRobinRoryRumi

Other Irish names for boys and girls:

BradyConnorFinleyFinnFionaKeiraKyliePeytonRonanRowanSloane

Suggested Sibling Names

Popular sibling names for Ryan include:

DevonDylanEmilyEmmaLiamOliviaReidRiverRobbieRubyTyler

Famous People Named Ryan

Ryan Gosling, Canadian actor known for starring in the movies “The Notebook” and “La La Land"Ryan Newman, NASCAR driverRyan Phillippe, American actor known for his role in the movie “Cruel Intentions"Ryan Reynolds, Canadian-American actor known for his movie roles in “Van Wilder” and Marvel’s “Deadpool"Ryan Seacrest, American media personality known for hosting “American Idol” and co-hosting “Live with Kelly and Ryan” 

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