Unisex nameCurrently #1,262 in the USSteady
Rian
2 syllablesPeak year: 20214 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rian's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rian's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rian |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 28 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1974 | 61 |
| 1975 | 69 |
| 1976 | 53 |
| 1977 | 118 |
| 1978 | 121 |
| 1979 | 139 |
| 1980 | 107 |
| 1981 | 141 |
| 1982 | 117 |
| 1983 | 106 |
| 1984 | 106 |
| 1985 | 87 |
| 1986 | 103 |
| 1987 | 100 |
| 1988 | 99 |
| 1989 | 108 |
| 1990 | 130 |
| 1991 | 126 |
| 1992 | 106 |
| 1993 | 113 |
| 1994 | 121 |
| 1995 | 100 |
| 1996 | 124 |
| 1997 | 140 |
| 1998 | 147 |
| 1999 | 167 |
| 2000 | 175 |
| 2001 | 182 |
| 2002 | 174 |
| 2003 | 220 |
| 2004 | 223 |
| 2005 | 222 |
| 2006 | 269 |
| 2007 | 256 |
| 2008 | 244 |
| 2009 | 217 |
| 2010 | 192 |
| 2011 | 193 |
| 2012 | 217 |
| 2013 | 204 |
| 2014 | 220 |
| 2015 | 212 |
| 2016 | 246 |
| 2017 | 278 |
| 2018 | 269 |
| 2019 | 241 |
| 2020 | 246 |
| 2021 | 280 |
| 2022 | 225 |
| 2023 | 225 |
| 2024 | 206 |
Rian through the decades
- Rian peaked in 2021, when 280 babies were named Rian in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rian has risen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rian currently ranks #1,262 in the US and is holding steady.