Ryo
Every Ryo since 1975 — 827 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ryo
Ryo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,673 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 827 American babies have been named Ryo. Its peak came in 2024, when 61 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 Ryo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ryo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | #2,673 |
| 2024 | 61 | #2,338 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,872 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,593 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,514 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,833 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,706 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,274 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,455 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,741 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,473 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,027 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,134 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,785 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,478 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,970 |
| 2009 | 15 | #6,029 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,720 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,201 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,824 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,161 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,075 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,823 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,155 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,639 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,512 |
| 1995 | 24 | #3,005 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,943 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,385 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,166 |
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Famous people named Ryo
- Ryo Kawasaki Musician · 1947–2020
- Ryo Miyaichi Soccer player · b. 1992
- Ryo Nishikido Singer · b. 1984
- Ryo Adachi Soccer player · b. 1969
- Ryo Oishi Soccer player · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ryo in 2025?
Ryo ranked #2,673 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ryo?
827 babies have been named Ryo in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ryo most popular?
Ryo peaked in 2024, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Ryo a boy or girl name?
Ryo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ryo rising or falling?
Ryo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ryo?
Well-known people named Ryo include Ryo Kawasaki (musician), Ryo Miyaichi (soccer player), Ryo Nishikido (singer).