Ryan sits comfortably in the UK charts at #132 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#132
US Rank #702
About the Name Ryan
Ryan is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 31 places over five years. Its high point was #7 in 1996, and it now sits at #132. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 19 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Ryan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #702 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ryan
Unlikely. With around 416 UK babies named Ryan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ryan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ryan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 31 places in the last five years. Its peak was #7 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Ryan is more popular in the UK (#132) than in the US (#702). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Ryan include: Roma Ryan — Roma Shane Ryan is an Irish writer, poet, and lyricist who lives in Killiney, Ireland.; Ryan Michelle Bathe — Ryan Michelle Bathé is an American actress known for Boston Legal, First Wives Club, and The Endgame.; Ryan Eggold — Ryan James Eggold is an American actor known for roles such as Ryan Matthews on 90210, Tom Keen on The Blacklist and its spin-off, The Blacklist: Redemption,....
Ryan ranks #87 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
416
UK babies named Ryan (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 31 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ryan
Likely around 1 other Ryan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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