Ryanpatrick
Irish name meaning "king's regent" or "little ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ryanpatrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ryanpatrick today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ryanpatrick births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ryanpatrick. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ryanpatrick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#9,247
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Ryanpatrick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ryanpatrick by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ryanpatrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ryanpatrick
The name Ryanpatrick is a unique combination of two separate given names, each with its own distinct origin and meaning. Ryan is a modern Irish name derived from the Gaelic Riain, which means "little king" or "illustrious." It gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unisex name.
Patrick, on the other hand, is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Patricius, meaning "nobleman" or "aristocrat." The name is closely associated with St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who lived in the 5th century and is credited with bringing Christianity to the Emerald Isle.
While the combined name Ryanpatrick is relatively uncommon, it may have been inspired by the blending of Irish and Latin cultural influences, reflecting a sense of heritage and pride. The name itself does not appear to have any significant historical references or recorded examples from ancient texts or religious scriptures.
However, there have been a handful of notable individuals who have borne the first name Ryan or Patrick throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ryan is the Irish pirate and slave trader Sir Ryan Shelley, who was active in the late 16th century.
In more modern times, the name Ryan has been associated with several famous individuals, including the Irish actor Ryan O'Neal (born in 1941), the American actor and comedian Ryan Stiles (born in 1959), and the Canadian ice hockey player Ryan Smyth (born in 1976).
As for the name Patrick, one of the most famous historical figures is undoubtedly St. Patrick himself, who lived in the 5th century and is celebrated annually on March 17th. Other notable Patricks include the American statesman Patrick Henry (1736-1799), the Irish writer Patrick Kavanagh (1904-1967), and the Canadian actor Patrick Swayze (1952-2009).
While the name Ryanpatrick may be relatively uncommon, its unique blend of Irish and Latin origins and meanings could potentially make it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a distinctive and culturally significant name for their child.
People
Ryanpatrick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ryanpatrick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ryanpatrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ryanpatrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ryanpatrick going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Ryanpatrick a common name?
We classify Ryanpatrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ryanpatrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Ryanpatrick was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ryanpatrick is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ryanpatrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ryanpatrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ryanpatrick in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ryanpatrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ryanpatrick in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ryanpatrick can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Ryanpatrick?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.