Boy nameCurrently #1,449 in the USRising
Ryu
1 syllablePeak year: 20123 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ryu'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.
Ryu's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ryu |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 53 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2011 | 73 |
| 2012 | 130 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2014 | 73 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 72 |
| 2017 | 76 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2021 | 77 |
| 2022 | 78 |
| 2023 | 75 |
| 2024 | 125 |
Ryu through the decades
- Ryu peaked in 2012, when 130 babies were named Ryu in the US.
- The 2020s were Ryu's strongest decade, averaging 85 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ryu has risen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ryu currently ranks #1,449 in the US and is on the rise.