Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Rylan.
National Rank (2025)
#416
All-Time Peak Rank
#146 (2011)
Total U.S. Births
34,532
Unisex Distribution83.9% Boy / 16.1% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Rylan Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Rylan
According to SSA data, Rylan achieved its highest historical rank of #146 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2011 with 2,766 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 50.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 54 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Rylan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-50.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,766Births in 2011
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
54Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:6
1970s:118
1980s:414
1990s:1,327
2000s:10,251
2010s:17,076
2020s:5,340
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRy-lan
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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