How Many People Are Named Ryuichi?

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

Ryuichi
Very Rare
Japanese

Ryuichi means 'first son' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 11 people named Ryuichi live in the US today, which means 1 in 30,740,454 Americans share this unique name. The majority of those named Ryuichi are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~11
Living in US
1 in 30,740,454
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
First son
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

70,566
Worldwide Bearers
#13,753
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
70,105
🇺🇸 United States
186
🇧🇷 Brazil
82
🇹🇭 Thailand
76
🇵🇭 Philippines
23
🇷🇺 Russia
22
🇨🇦 Canada
9
🇶🇦 Qatar
5
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5
🇩🇪 Germany
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
11 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
11
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 11 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
12
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
81
International
99

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

📜 Ryuichi Through the Generations

Ryuichi saw its peak popularity in 1997 with six births, but since then, it's remained stable, with only eleven individuals bearing the name in the United States. People named Ryuichi tend to be younger, with all eleven being under thirty years old. This makes Ryuichi a name that's very much of its time, reflecting contemporary naming trends rather than historical ones.

✨ Similar Names to Ryuichi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ryuichi's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Ryuichi

How Many People Have the Name Ryuichi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11 people in the United States currently share the name Ryuichi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 30,740,454 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ryuichi a Common or Rare Name?

Ryuichi 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 Ryuichi Mean?

Ryuichi means "first son" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ryuichi in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ryuichi Most Popular?

The name Ryuichi reached peak popularity in 1997, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Ryuichi?

Approximately 11 people named Ryuichi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11. That works out to roughly 1 in 30,740,454 Americans.

Is Ryuichi a rare name?

Ryuichi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 30,740,454 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ryuichi mean?

Ryuichi means "first son" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Ryuichi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ryuichi are male and 0% are female.

When was Ryuichi most popular?

Ryuichi peaked in 1997 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US11
All-Time Births11
1 in X1 in 30,740,454
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age28
Peak Year1997
World Rank#13,753
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.