Unisex nameCurrently #2,431 in the USRising
Rye
//ˈɹaɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20203 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rye'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.
Rye's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rye |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 79 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 57 |
Rye through the decades
- Rye peaked in 2020, when 86 babies were named Rye in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rye has risen 118% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rye currently ranks #2,431 in the US and is on the rise.