Rian Unisex

Popularity: #768 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationREE-an / /ˈriː.ən/

Irish; Hebrew

Meaning

Irish: 'little king'; Hebrew: 'God is gracious'

Historical & Cultural Background

Rian is a name of Irish origin, often associated with nobility and leadership due to its meaning. In Hebrew, it reflects a spiritual significance, emphasizing grace. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used as a modern variant of the traditional name Ryan.

Trend Summary

Rian has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Rian
  • Ryan

International Variants

  • Rían (Irish)
  • Rian (Italian)

Famous people named Rian

Rian Johnson is an American filmmaker known for directing 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.

Rian O'Neill is a notable Irish musician recognized for his contributions to contemporary music.

Fictional characters named Rian

Rian is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', known for his role in the storyline.

Rian is a character in the book series 'The Chronicles of Amber', depicted as a member of the royal family.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rian was first seen in the United States in 1948. Rian has ranked as high as #1161 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Oregon, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Rian has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rian (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 27
25%
NY 12
11%
FL 11
10%
TX 10
9%
WA 9
8%
IL 9
8%
NC 8
8%
PA 8
8%
CT 6
6%
GA 6
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19487
19505
19526
19547
195528
195613
19579
195815
195920
196019
196113
196213
196320
196410
19659
196611
196710
196823
196914
197022
197121
197233
197338
197453
197552
197641
197783
197879
197994
198070
198180
198282
198376
198470
198550
198670
198770
198866
198963
199090
199178
199268
199361
199463
199552
199666
199778
199890
199970
200095
200198
200285
2003126
2004104
200593
2006120
2007128
2008140
2009123
2010106
2011111
2012123
2013121
2014130
2015124
2016153
2017183
2018148
2019126
2020165
2021202
2022153
2023170
2024156