Ryanpaul
Ryanpaul, a modern compound masculine name combination of Irish and English origins.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ryanpaul. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ryanpaul today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ryanpaul births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ryanpaul. 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 Ryanpaul. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,676
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Ryanpaul: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ryanpaul 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 Ryanpaul during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ryanpaul
The name Ryanpaul is a unique and intriguing combination of two distinct names, Ryan and Paul. It's a relatively modern invention, not found in ancient texts or historical records. The name Ryan has its origins in the Irish language, derived from the Gaelic name Rian, meaning "little king" or "illustrious." It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century.
Paul, on the other hand, has its roots in the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." This name has a rich historical significance, as it was borne by the apostle Paul, one of the most influential figures in early Christianity. The name Paul has been widely used across Europe for centuries.
The combination of Ryan and Paul into the name Ryanpaul is a unique and creative choice. While there are no recorded instances of historical figures bearing this exact name, it's possible that individual families or communities have chosen to use it in more recent times.
One notable individual who carried a similar name was Ryan Paul, an American singer-songwriter and musician born in 1972. He gained recognition for his work with the alternative rock band Wonderlick, which he co-founded in the 1990s.
Another person of note was Ryan Paul Muir, a Canadian actor born in 1981. He has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular series "Smallville" and the movie "The Butterfly Effect."
A third individual worth mentioning is Ryan Paul Wijnaldum, a Dutch professional footballer born in 1990. He has played for several clubs, including Liverpool FC and the Netherlands national team.
While the name Ryanpaul itself may not have a deep historical lineage, it represents a creative blend of two names with distinct cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Its uniqueness and modern flair make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that stands out.
People
Ryanpaul + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ryanpaul 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
Ryanpaul: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ryanpaul?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ryanpaul 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 Ryanpaul a common name?
We classify Ryanpaul 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 Ryanpaul most popular?
The single biggest year for Ryanpaul was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ryanpaul is about 12 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 Ryanpaul in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ryanpaul a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ryanpaul 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 Ryanpaul still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ryanpaul 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 Ryanpaul 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 people share the name Ryanpaul?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.