Ryland
Meaningrye land · Old English
- US rank
- #703
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #407 in 2013
382 babies were named Ryland in the US in 2025. It has dropped 183 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1989–2025
US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ryland you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,472 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ryland, 382 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ryland would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRyland first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #407.
- Then vs nowRyland is 4.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 18,868 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,472.
- TrendRyland has slipped 183 places over the last five years and now sits at #703. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedRyland is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #352, followed by Mississippi (#370) and South Carolina (#385). It's in the top 1,000 in 29 states.
- MeaningIn Old English, Ryland means “rye land”. Our records link it to English and Irish roots.
About the name Ryland
Ryland is a boy name of English and Irish origin meaning “rye land”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Ryland for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 114 of those 114 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #407 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #703, with 382 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.3 | 303,030 girls |
| 1990s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 89,606 girls |
| 2010s | 22 | 44,984 girls |
| 2020s | 20 | 49,669 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 | 55,983 boys |
| 1920s | 16 | 61,881 boys |
| 1930s | 17 | 59,277 boys |
| 1940s | 14 | 69,444 boys |
| 1950s | 9.5 | 104,932 boys |
| 1960s | 6.9 | 145,138 boys |
| 1970s | 9.5 | 105,042 boys |
| 1980s | 17 | 57,803 boys |
| 1990s | 33 | 30,525 boys |
| 2000s | 128 | 7,828 boys |
| 2010s | 314 | 3,186 boys |
| 2020s | 249 | 4,016 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 Ryland
What does the name Ryland mean?
Ryland means “rye land” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Ryland?
Ryland has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ryland a boy or girl name?
Ryland is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Ryland?
Ryland ranked #703 for US boys in 2025, given to 382 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#407).