boy name
Rylan
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#416 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Rylan in the US, 1880–2025
Rylan first appears in US records in 1968. It peaked in 2011, when 2,766 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 771.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Rylan popular?
Declining Rylan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2011 peak.
| 2020s | 5,340 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17,076 | |
| 2000s | 10,251 | |
| 1990s | 1,327 | |
| 1980s | 414 | |
| 1970s | 118 | |
| 1960s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rylan a boy or a girl name?
Rylan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Rylan a popular name right now?
Rylan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2011 peak.
How popular is the name Rylan?
In 2025, Rylan ranked #416 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Rylan most popular?
Rylan was most popular in 2011, when about 2,766 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.