Rylan
Boy name · #416 in 2025 · Uniqueness 61/100
Rylan ranks #416 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 771 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #241, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 2,335 boys born in 2025 was named Rylan.
Babies named Rylan per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 57-year story
Rylan first appears in the Social Security records in 1968, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 2,766 boys were named Rylan — good for #146 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Rylan in class?
Rylan scores 61 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Rylan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Rylan is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Rylans were TX (76), CA (51), FL (45), NC (42), GA (35). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Rylan
Statistically, parents drawn to Rylan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kellan, Kylan, Raylan, Johan, and Cayden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Rylan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 771 | #416 |
| 2024 | 886 | #369 |
| 2023 | 855 | #376 |
| 2022 | 862 | #376 |
| 2021 | 958 | #339 |
| 2020 | 1,008 | #327 |
| 2019 | 1,025 | #325 |
| 2018 | 1,197 | #292 |
| 2017 | 1,264 | #287 |
| 2016 | 1,402 | #256 |
| 2015 | 1,555 | #241 |
| 2014 | 1,743 | #220 |
| 2013 | 1,896 | #202 |
| 2012 | 2,171 | #179 |
| 2011 | 2,766 | #146 |
| 2010 | 2,057 | #183 |
| 2009 | 1,951 | #196 |
| 2008 | 1,747 | #217 |
| 2007 | 1,375 | #257 |
| 2006 | 1,328 | #259 |
| 2005 | 1,180 | #281 |
| 2004 | 746 | #372 |
| 2003 | 603 | #425 |
| 2002 | 500 | #475 |
| 2001 | 458 | #499 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rylan a popular boy name?
Rylan ranked #416 among boys in 2025 with 771 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #241.
When was the name Rylan most popular?
Rylan peaked in 2011, when 2,766 American boys received the name (ranked #146 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Rylan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 2,335 newborn American boys was named Rylan. It scores 61/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.