Unisex nameCurrently #371 in the USFalling
Rylan
RY-lun//ˈraɪlən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20115 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
Island meadow (modern surname-style coinage)
Rylan is a modern English name, likely constructed from elements suggesting 'island' and 'meadow' or land, part of the broader trend of surname-style '-lan'/'-lyn' coinages. Its smooth, contemporary sound has made it popular for both boys and girls since the 2000s.
Rylan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rylan |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1984 | 34 |
| 1985 | 45 |
| 1986 | 46 |
| 1987 | 56 |
| 1988 | 59 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 54 |
| 1991 | 85 |
| 1992 | 89 |
| 1993 | 78 |
| 1994 | 113 |
| 1995 | 91 |
| 1996 | 126 |
| 1997 | 185 |
| 1998 | 289 |
| 1999 | 336 |
| 2000 | 411 |
| 2001 | 509 |
| 2002 | 567 |
| 2003 | 676 |
| 2004 | 839 |
| 2005 | 1,339 |
| 2006 | 1,546 |
| 2007 | 1,601 |
| 2008 | 2,003 |
| 2009 | 2,274 |
| 2010 | 2,405 |
| 2011 | 3,164 |
| 2012 | 2,545 |
| 2013 | 2,226 |
| 2014 | 2,086 |
| 2015 | 1,873 |
| 2016 | 1,776 |
| 2017 | 1,609 |
| 2018 | 1,545 |
| 2019 | 1,333 |
| 2020 | 1,316 |
| 2021 | 1,235 |
| 2022 | 1,130 |
| 2023 | 1,100 |
| 2024 | 1,095 |
Rylan through the decades
- Rylan peaked in 2011, when 3,164 babies were named Rylan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rylan has fallen 34% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rylan currently ranks #371 in the US and is cooling off.
Nicknames
Ry
Variants & spellings
Rylann