Ryann Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationRY-an / ˈraɪ.ənIrish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'little king'; English: variant of Ryan
Historical & Cultural Background
Ryann is a modern variant of the traditional Irish name Ryan, which has been used since the Middle Ages. The name Ryan itself is derived from the Gaelic 'O'Riain', meaning 'descendant of Rian'. In recent years, Ryann has gained popularity as a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for girls. The name reflects a trend towards more unique spellings and variations of classic names.
Trend Summary
Ryann has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly as a variant of Ryan.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rian
- Ryan
International Variants
- Rian (Irish)
- Rayan (Arabic)
- Rian (Dutch)
Famous people named Ryann
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ryann was first seen in the United States in 1974. Ryann has ranked as high as #1123 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Ryann has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ryann (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 |