Rhyan
Every Rhyan since 1969 — 4,609 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhyan
Rhyan is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,288 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 4,609 American babies have been named Rhyan — about 67% girls and 33% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 203 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rhyan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhyan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #3,288 | 16 | #5,792 |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,716 | 21 | #4,842 |
| 2023 | 83 | #2,255 | 17 | #5,618 |
| 2022 | 103 | #1,940 | 25 | #4,274 |
| 2021 | 133 | #1,580 | 26 | #4,101 |
| 2020 | 123 | #1,675 | 30 | #3,634 |
| 2019 | 136 | #1,579 | 36 | #3,244 |
| 2018 | 165 | #1,370 | 38 | #3,092 |
| 2017 | 153 | #1,473 | 30 | #3,653 |
| 2016 | 119 | #1,753 | 30 | #3,663 |
| 2015 | 102 | #1,971 | 30 | #3,666 |
| 2014 | 105 | #1,917 | 35 | #3,202 |
| 2013 | 83 | #2,254 | 41 | #2,834 |
| 2012 | 111 | #1,829 | 37 | #3,103 |
| 2011 | 127 | #1,670 | 48 | #2,583 |
| 2010 | 109 | #1,872 | 66 | #2,064 |
| 2009 | 140 | #1,609 | 56 | #2,344 |
| 2008 | 141 | #1,616 | 51 | #2,499 |
| 2007 | 113 | #1,866 | 47 | #2,636 |
| 2006 | 119 | #1,757 | 51 | #2,441 |
| 2005 | 101 | #1,922 | 46 | #2,485 |
| 2004 | 66 | #2,551 | 39 | #2,732 |
| 2003 | 70 | #2,390 | 34 | #2,910 |
| 2002 | 66 | #2,442 | 26 | #3,427 |
| 2001 | 71 | #2,281 | 36 | #2,671 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,808 | 33 | #2,791 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,634 | 29 | #2,610 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,230 | 23 | #2,853 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,955 | 29 | #2,005 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,653 | 10 | #4,067 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,200 | 11 | #3,390 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rhyan in 2025?
Rhyan ranked #3,288 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhyan?
4,609 babies have been named Rhyan in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhyan most popular?
Rhyan peaked in 2018, when 203 newborns received the name.
Is Rhyan a boy or girl name?
Rhyan is used for both: about 67% of babies named Rhyan have been girls and 33% boys.
Is the name Rhyan rising or falling?
Rhyan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.