Rylan
Peaked at #146 nationally in 2011, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1968, Rylan has been recorded 16% of the time for girls and 84% of the time for boys.
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Rylan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#700
in 2011
Current rank
#1135
in 2024
Years tracked
32
1992–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1992, Rylan reached its peak popularity for girls in 2011, ranking #700 nationally with 398 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #811 (2014) to #1135 (2024) — a 29% drop.
As of 2024, Rylan ranks #1135 nationally for girls, with 213 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,135 | 213 |
| 2023 | #1,033 | 246 |
| 2022 | #985 | 269 |
| 2021 | #950 | 277 |
| 2020 | #871 | 309 |
| 2019 | #871 | 308 |
| 2018 | #784 | 349 |
| 2017 | #796 | 345 |
Rylan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#146
in 2011
Current rank
#371
in 2024
Years tracked
54
1968–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1968, Rylan reached its peak popularity for boys in 2011, ranking #146 nationally with 2,766 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #220 (2014) to #371 (2024) — a 41% drop.
As of 2024, Rylan ranks #371 nationally for boys, with 882 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #371 | 882 |
| 2023 | #376 | 854 |
| 2022 | #376 | 861 |
| 2021 | #340 | 958 |
| 2020 | #327 | 1,007 |
| 2019 | #325 | 1,025 |
| 2018 | #293 | 1,196 |
| 2017 | #287 | 1,264 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Rylan most popular?
Rylan was most popular in 2011, when it ranked #146 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Rylan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Rylan?
At least 40,187 babies have been recorded with the name Rylan in the US since 1968, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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