Rylan
How to say it: RY-luhn · /ˈraɪlən/
Modern name, possibly a blend of Ryan and Dylan, or a variant of Ryland (island meadow).
Rylan was the 354th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 961 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 45% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #432 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #354 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 961 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,185 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −45% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #432 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to the charts in recent decades, Rylan crested in the 2010s. Resting near that high, it seems poised to drift lower.
What goes with it
Smooth and soft, Rylan has a modern glide. Ryker feels kindred.
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Nicknames
- Ry
- Rye
Honouring a Rylan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rylan is about 1 in 92.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
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