Riaan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationREE-ahn / /ˈriː.ɑːn/Dutch; African
Meaning
Dutch: little king; African: king
Historical & Cultural Background
In Dutch culture, Riaan is a diminutive form of the name Rian, which means 'little king'. In some African contexts, particularly among the Tswana people, Riaan is associated with royalty and leadership.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Rian
- Riaan
International Variants
- Rian (Irish)
- Rian (Scottish)
Famous people named Riaan
Riaan Cruywagen — South African television presenter.
Riaan van der Merwe — South African rugby player.
Fictional characters named Riaan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Riaan was first seen in the United States in 2009. Riaan has ranked as high as #1161 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Riaan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Riaan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 17 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| MI | 6 | |
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 58 |
| 2015 | 229 |
| 2016 | 262 |
| 2017 | 142 |
| 2018 | 139 |
| 2019 | 132 |
| 2020 | 190 |
| 2021 | 179 |
| 2022 | 119 |
| 2023 | 126 |
| 2024 | 82 |