Riordan
Meaningroyal poet · Irish
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,981 in 2013
12 babies were named Riordan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,751 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1986–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Riordan, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Riordan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRiordan first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #4,981.
- TrendRiordan has climbed 2,751 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Irish, Riordan means “royal poet”. Our records link it to Celtic and Irish roots.
About the name Riordan
Riordan is a boy name of Celtic and Irish origin meaning “royal poet”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-dan”. US birth records list Riordan for boys from 1986 to 2025, in 32 of those 40 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #4,981 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.2 | 449,438 boys |
| 1990s | 1.9 | 520,833 boys |
| 2000s | 4.9 | 205,761 boys |
| 2010s | 5.2 | 193,798 boys |
| 2020s | 4.7 | 211,268 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Riordan
What does the name Riordan mean?
Riordan means “royal poet” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Riordan?
Riordan has Celtic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Riordan a boy or girl name?
Riordan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Riordan?
Riordan ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#4,981).