Ryerson
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,890 in 2024
6 babies were named Ryerson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,956 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2010–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ryerson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ryerson, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ryerson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRyerson first shows up in US birth records in 2010, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #4,890.
- New on the sceneRyerson wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2010.
- TrendRyerson has slipped 1,956 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Ryerson
Ryerson is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Ryerson for boys from 2010 to 2025, in 13 of those 16 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #4,890 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.5 | 398,406 boys |
| 2020s | 4.4 | 225,564 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ryerson
What is the origin of the name Ryerson?
Ryerson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ryerson a boy or girl name?
Ryerson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ryerson?
Ryerson ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#4,890).