How Many People Are Named Ryon?
Complete statistics for the name Ryon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ryon is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,931 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 170,939 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 72 births, but it's now declining, becoming less common each year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding, it's believed they're here to help others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 2,026 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: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ryon Through the Generations
Ryon has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1989, reflecting a trend typical of many modern names that gained popularity in the late 20th century. Today, the majority of those named Ryon are adults, with 62% falling between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating that the name was popular among parents during the 1980s and early 1990s. Interestingly, despite the overall decline, there's still a significant number of younger individuals named Ryon, suggesting that while the name isn't as trendy as it once was, it continues to be chosen by some parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ryon's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ryon
How Many People Have the Name Ryon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,077 people in the United States currently share the name Ryon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 307,752 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ryon a Common or Rare Name?
Ryon 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 Ryon Mean?
Ryon means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ryon in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Ryon Most Popular?
The name Ryon reached peak popularity in 1989, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Ryon?
Approximately 1,077 people named Ryon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,077. That works out to roughly 1 in 307,752 Americans.
Is Ryon a rare name?
Ryon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 307,752 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ryon mean?
Ryon means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Ryon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Ryon are male and 1% are female.
When was Ryon most popular?
Ryon peaked in 1989 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.