Ryland
Boy name · #704 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
Ryland is currently the #704 boy name in the United States — 382 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #492, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,712 boys born in 2025 was named Ryland.
Babies named Ryland per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 113-year story
Ryland first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 12 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 727 boys were named Ryland — good for #407 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 Ryland in class?
Ryland scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Ryland will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ryland is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ryland is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Rylands were TX (33), CA (32), FL (20), OH (19), GA (17). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ryland
Statistically, parents drawn to Ryland tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Leland, Leeland, Kamden, Raylan, and Reed.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ryland | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 382 | #703 |
| 2024 | 362 | #728 |
| 2023 | 379 | #702 |
| 2022 | 408 | #668 |
| 2021 | 499 | #565 |
| 2020 | 552 | #520 |
| 2019 | 530 | #535 |
| 2018 | 541 | #524 |
| 2017 | 530 | #534 |
| 2016 | 594 | #504 |
| 2015 | 598 | #492 |
| 2014 | 695 | #436 |
| 2013 | 727 | #407 |
| 2012 | 572 | #477 |
| 2011 | 596 | #452 |
| 2010 | 523 | #496 |
| 2009 | 465 | #568 |
| 2008 | 411 | #609 |
| 2007 | 395 | #622 |
| 2006 | 330 | #683 |
| 2005 | 292 | #703 |
| 2004 | 189 | #904 |
| 2003 | 161 | #983 |
| 2002 | 129 | #1119 |
| 2001 | 94 | #1357 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ryland a popular boy name?
Ryland ranked #704 among boys in 2025 with 382 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #492.
When was the name Ryland most popular?
Ryland peaked in 2013, when 727 American boys received the name (ranked #407 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ryland?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,712 newborn American boys was named Ryland. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
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.