Ryle
Every Ryle since 1976 — 515 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ryle
Ryle is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,710 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 515 American babies have been named Ryle — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ryle stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ryle 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 | #2,710 |
| 2024 | — | — | 26 | #4,172 |
| 2023 | — | — | 29 | #3,864 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,987 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,512 |
| 2020 | — | — | 22 | #4,519 |
| 2019 | — | — | 17 | #5,517 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #7,043 |
| 2017 | — | — | 18 | #5,265 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,740 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #13,667 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,156 | 15 | #5,937 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,180 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,675 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,408 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,295 | 7 | #10,546 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,702 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,337 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,598 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14 | #6,032 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,051 | 8 | #8,943 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,888 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,580 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,562 | 6 | #10,412 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,845 | 10 | #6,845 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,058 | 9 | #7,288 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,679 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,383 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ryle in 2025?
Ryle ranked #2,710 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ryle?
515 babies have been named Ryle in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ryle most popular?
Ryle peaked in 2025, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Ryle a boy or girl name?
Ryle is used for both: about 7% of babies named Ryle have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Ryle rising or falling?
Ryle is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.