Ryland
How to say it: RY-lund · /ˈraɪlənd/
From Old English 'ryge-land', meaning 'rye land'; a field where rye is grown. Transferred surname.
Ryland was the 657th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 382 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 36% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #813 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #657 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 382 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,678 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −36% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #813 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Still close to its 2010s high, Ryland stays well used. A gentle slip is expected in the next few years.
What goes with it
Warm and rolling, Ryland has a soft open sound. Easton shares its modern field feel.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ryland is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Ryland
- Ryland Fletcher (1799–1885)American politician
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