How Many People Are Named Ryland?

Complete statistics for the name Ryland: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ryland
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Ryland is a very rare male name, with only 12,786 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 25,809 Americans. The majority of people named Ryland are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~1,967
Living in US
1 in 168,505
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and empathetic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,807
Worldwide Bearers
#145,269
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
12,786
🇹🇭 Thailand
4
🇨🇳 China
4
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
4
🇩🇪 Germany
2
🇲🇽 Mexico
1
🇮🇪 Ireland
1
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1
🇦🇹 Austria
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
12,002 (94%)
♀ Female
784 (6%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
11,729
Would be under 30 (86%)
899
Would be 30–60 (7%)
943
Would be over 60 (7%)

All 13,571 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ryland Through the Generations

Ryland has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2013 with 754 births. Today, the average age of someone named Ryland is 20, with 11,729 individuals under 30, 899 between 30 and 60, and 943 over 60. This distribution highlights its status as a name predominantly favored by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,108
Texas 1,071
Virginia 956
Florida 585
Ohio 431
Georgia 397
North Carolina 397
Pennsylvania 382
Illinois 337
Arizona 326

✨ Similar Names to Ryland

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ryland's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Ryland

How Many People Have the Name Ryland?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,967 people in the United States currently share the name Ryland. That works out to roughly 1 in every 168,505 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ryland a Common or Rare Name?

Ryland is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ryland Mean?

Ryland means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ryland in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.

When Was Ryland Most Popular?

The name Ryland reached peak popularity in 2013, with 754 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ryland?

Approximately 1,967 people named Ryland live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,967. That works out to roughly 1 in 168,505 Americans.

Is Ryland a rare name?

Ryland is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 168,505 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ryland mean?

Ryland means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Ryland more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Ryland are male and 6% are female.

When was Ryland most popular?

Ryland peaked in 2013 with 754 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,967
All-Time Births1,967
1 in X1 in 168,505
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2013
World Rank#145,269
Male %94%
Female %6%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.