Rylan Unisex

Popularity: #347 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationRY-lan / /ˈraɪ.lən/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: Land; Irish: Descendant of the ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

Rylan is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a variant of the name Ryan, which has Irish roots. The name has been used for boys since the late 20th century and reflects a trend towards unique and contemporary names. Its appeal lies in its melodic sound and strong, masculine connotation.

Trend Summary

Rylan has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.

Similar Names

RyanKylanTylerDylanJalenSkylarKieranCylan

Variants

  • Rylan

International Variants

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Famous people named Rylan

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Fictional characters named Rylan

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Sibling Suggestions

RyderReaganRonanRileyRex

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rylan was first seen in the United States in 1968. Rylan has ranked as high as #252 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Rylan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rylan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 65
8%
CA 60
7%
TN 45
5%
FL 42
5%
NC 41
5%
GA 41
5%
AL 37
4%
PA 30
4%
IN 30
4%
OH 29
4%
MO 27
3%
IL 26
3%
MS 26
3%
VA 24
3%
NY 22
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19686
19726
197310
19747
197517
197614
197723
197822
197919
198040
198128
198226
198331
198434
198545
198646
198756
198859
198949
199054
199185
199284
199378
1994102
199584
1996115
1997169
1998259
1999297
2000363
2001458
2002500
2003603
2004746
20051,180
20061,328
20071,375
20081,747
20091,951
20102,057
20112,766
20122,171
20131,896
20141,743
20151,555
20161,402
20171,264
20181,196
20191,025
20201,007
2021958
2022861
2023854
2024882