Ryn
Every Ryn since 1979 — 338 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ryn
Ryn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,369 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 338 American babies have been named Ryn — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 46 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 Ryn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ryn 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 | 24 | #5,369 | 5 | #13,520 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,582 | — | — |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,901 | 7 | #10,594 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,451 | 6 | #12,052 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,214 | 9 | #8,708 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,631 | — | — |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,587 | — | — |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,476 | 7 | #10,537 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,701 | — | — |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,321 | 5 | #13,822 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,736 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,859 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,778 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,946 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,575 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,649 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,895 | 5 | #14,215 |
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| 2002 | 6 | #15,026 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ryn in 2025?
Ryn ranked #5,369 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ryn?
338 babies have been named Ryn in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ryn most popular?
Ryn peaked in 2023, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Ryn a boy or girl name?
Ryn is used for both: about 83% of babies named Ryn have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Ryn rising or falling?
Ryn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.