Riaan
Every Riaan since 2009 — 1,846 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riaan
Riaan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,764 in 2025 with 92 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 2009, 1,846 American babies have been named Riaan. Its peak came in 2016, when 262 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 Riaan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riaan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | #1,764 |
| 2024 | 82 | #1,932 |
| 2023 | 126 | #1,448 |
| 2022 | 119 | #1,521 |
| 2021 | 179 | #1,139 |
| 2020 | 190 | #1,057 |
| 2019 | 132 | #1,363 |
| 2018 | 139 | #1,314 |
| 2017 | 142 | #1,283 |
| 2016 | 262 | #861 |
| 2015 | 229 | #929 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,290 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,324 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,223 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,918 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,474 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14,056 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riaan in 2025?
Riaan ranked #1,764 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 92 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riaan?
1,846 babies have been named Riaan in the United States since 2009, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riaan most popular?
Riaan peaked in 2016, when 262 newborns received the name.
Is Riaan a boy or girl name?
Riaan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Riaan rising or falling?
Riaan has been roughly stable over the past decade.