boy name
Ryker
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#183 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Ryker in the US, 1880–2025
Ryker first appears in US records in 1970. It peaked in 2018, when 3,247 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,003.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ryker popular?
Rising Ryker has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 13,150 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23,879 | |
| 2000s | 3,488 | |
| 1990s | 623 | |
| 1980s | 48 | |
| 1970s | 16 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ryker a boy or a girl name?
Ryker is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ryker a popular name right now?
Ryker has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Ryker?
In 2025, Ryker ranked #183 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ryker most popular?
Ryker was most popular in 2018, when about 3,247 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.