Ryon
Every Ryon since 1962 — 2,026 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ryon
Ryon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1962, 2,026 American babies have been named Ryon. Its peak came in 1989, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Ryon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ryon 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,661 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,796 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,169 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,294 |
| 2020 | — | — | 19 | #5,000 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,978 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,682 | 21 | #4,711 |
| 2017 | — | — | 20 | #4,903 |
| 2016 | — | — | 18 | #5,283 |
| 2015 | — | — | 25 | #4,157 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,676 |
| 2013 | — | — | 19 | #4,941 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,829 |
| 2011 | — | — | 27 | #3,874 |
| 2010 | — | — | 28 | #3,789 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32 | #3,461 |
| 2008 | — | — | 26 | #4,010 |
| 2007 | — | — | 32 | #3,434 |
| 2006 | — | — | 36 | #3,074 |
| 2005 | — | — | 31 | #3,304 |
| 2004 | — | — | 30 | #3,272 |
| 2003 | — | — | 31 | #3,100 |
| 2002 | — | — | 45 | #2,329 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32 | #2,918 |
| 2000 | — | — | 36 | #2,613 |
| 1995 | — | — | 43 | #1,983 |
| 1990 | — | — | 40 | #1,936 |
| 1985 | — | — | 38 | #1,665 |
| 1980 | — | — | 38 | #1,587 |
| 1975 | — | — | 33 | #1,587 |
| 1970 | — | — | 18 | #2,198 |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #3,201 |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ryon in 2025?
Ryon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ryon?
2,026 babies have been named Ryon in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ryon most popular?
Ryon peaked in 1989, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Ryon a boy or girl name?
Ryon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ryon rising or falling?
Ryon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.