Ryan
Ryan Origin and Meaning
Ryan’s use as a given name was inspired by the surname Ryan, a variation of the Irish O’Riain meaning "son of Rían." Rían is composed of the Irish-Gaelic elements rí, meaning "king" and an, a diminutive suffix. Ryan is considered a unisex name in the US, where variant spellings Ryann and Ryanne are also valid for girls.
Ryan has been one of the most popular Irish names in America for decades; it had been in the Top 20 since 1976, and dropped out in 2010 but still ranks highly, even though parents now have such a wide choice of Irish surnames, from Flynn to Finnigan, and newer Ry names like Ryder. Ryan (born Patrick) O'Neal first brought it to light in the mid-1960s, when parents saw it as a fresher and more spirited alternative to names like Brian and Kevin. In recent years, Ryan has taken off as a girl's name.
Several male marquee Ryans still keep the name in the spotlight—think Ryan Seacrest, Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Gosling and Ryan Philippe.
- Ryan Rank in US Top 1000
- Ryan Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
- Names Similar to Ryan
- Famous People Named Ryan
- Ryan in Pop Culture
- Ryan in Nameberry Blog Posts
Ryan Rank in US Top 1000
Ryan Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Ryan Popularity
- 83US2023
- 270Nameberry2024
- 8Unisex2022
- 135Future2028
- 106England2021
- 117Scotland2023
- 33Ireland2023
- 55Australia2022
- 57New Zealand2023
- 268Germany2016
- 95Netherlands2023
- 106Switzerland2022
- 41Canada2022
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Famous People Named Ryan
- Ryan McCartanAmerican actor, singer and musician, part of the musical group 'The Girl And The Dreamcatcher' with Dove Cameron
- Ryan FarishAmerican electronic musician
- Ryan John SeacrestAmerican television host
- (Matthew) Ryan PhilippeAmerican actor
- Ryan Paul DelahoussayeAmerican musician
- (George) Ryan Ross IIIAmerican musician
- Ryan McGinleyAmerican photographer
- Ryan O'Neal(born Charles Patrick Ryan O'Neal), American actor
- Ryan Rodney ReynoldsCanadian actor
- Ryan Thomas GoslingCanadian actor
- Ryan KellyIrish singer
- Ryan LochteAmerican swimmer
- Ryan TannehillAmerican football player
- Ryan FitzpatrickAmerican football player
- Ryan Kwanten Australian actor
- Ryan Paevey (born Ryan Jacob PaeveyVlieger), American model and actor
- Ryan Allen ShecklerAmerican skateboarder
- Ryan LaneAmerican Actor
- Ryan James PinkstonAmerican actor
- Ryan Nyquistprofessional BMX rider
- Ryan Scott LeeAmerican actor
- Ryan Earl MerrimanAmerican actor
- (Ryan) Dallas CookAmerican musician
- Ryan GallantAmerican pro skateboarder
- Ryan CartwrightEnglish actor
- Ryan BettyAmerican singer
- Ryan TedderAmerican singer and songwriter
- Ryan AdamsAmerican singer and songwriter
- Ryan McLoughlinmember of Irish boyband HomeTown
- Ryan KentAmerican child actor (twin brother of Hailey)
- Ryan Higa aka nigahigaAmerican YouTuber
- Ryan Fitzsimons aka LittleLizardGamingIrish YouTuber
- Ryan TyackAustralian archer
- Ryan HeldAmerican swimmer
- Ryan MurphyAmerican swimmer
- Ryan Joshua "Jeffrey" Metmember of band AJR
- Ryan Christopher Shuckformer guitarist of Orgy, lead singer of Julien,K, guitarist of Dead by Sunrise
- Ryan Burtformer drummer for Australian band The Amity Affliction
- Ryan Bruce "Ryland" AdamsAmerican YouTube vlogger
- Ryan BergaraBuzzFeed Unsolved Host
- Ryan Otto CassataTransgender Musician
- Ryan John Shilling (b. 2013)son of World Cup winner Amy Rodriguez
Ryan in Pop Culture
- Ryan EvansThe High School Musical Trilogy
- Ryan Atwoodcharacter from "The O.C"
- Ryan WolfeCSI: Miami
- Ryan Howardcharacter on US TV series "The Office"
- Ryan Atkinscharacter from "Sims" series
- Ryan Newmanfrom TV series "Wilfred" played by Elijah Wood
- Ryan Walkerfrom movie "Boys and Girls"
- Ryan Dunnefrom movie "Summer Catch"
- Ryan Sinclaircharacter from "Doctor Who"
- Ryan Kinkadethe MFE pilot in Voltron: Legendary Defender
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