Rylan
Boy name · #416 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Rylan? In official American birth records, Rylan has been tracked continuously since 1968, giving it 57 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Rylan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Rylan in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Rylan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". 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. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Rylan is most common in MS (1.8 per 1,000), LA (1.4 per 1,000), AL (1.2 per 1,000), AR (1.1 per 1,000), KY (1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.5 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Rylan is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
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
How old is the name Rylan?
In official American birth records, the name Rylan first appeared in 1968 (over 57 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 57 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.