Ryann
How to say it: RY-an · /ˈraɪən/
Feminine variant of Ryan; from Irish 'O'Riain', possibly meaning 'little king' or from 'rian' (water).
Ryann was the 1,077th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 174 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 47% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,517 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,077 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 174 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,053 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −47% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,517 |
| In France, 2025 | #4,924 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all of Ryann use belongs to recent decades with the 2010s as the high point. Standing close to that high, a gentle slide looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp at the start then softening, Ryann moves in two syllables with an easy lilt. Ashlyn shares its style and Annie gives a sweet short form.
Nicknames
- Ry
- Rye
- Annie
Honouring a Ryann in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ryann is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #4,924 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Ryann
- Ryann Torrero (born 1990)Chilean-American soccer player
- Ryann Shane (born 1993)American actress
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