Ryeland
A name referring to a breed of sheep originating from England.
Name Census estimates that about 87 living Americans carry the first name Ryeland. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ryeland today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ryeland births was 2023 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ryeland. 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 Ryeland. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
87
~ 1 in 3,939,705 Americans
Peak year
2023
9 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,036
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Ryeland: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ryeland from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 47 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ryeland remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ryeland 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 Ryeland during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ryeland
The name Ryeland is an English name originating from the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "rye" and "land," referring to the fertile rye fields found in certain regions of England during that time period. This name was particularly common in the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire, where rye cultivation was prevalent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ryeland can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Ryeland who held a significant estate in the village of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Ryeland de Montfort played a role in the Second Barons' War, which saw a rebellion against King Henry III. Ryeland de Montfort was a staunch supporter of Simon de Montfort, the leader of the rebel barons, and fought alongside him at the Battle of Lewes in 1264.
During the 14th century, a notable scholar and theologian named Ryeland Wycliffe made significant contributions to the translation of the Bible into English. He was a contemporary of John Wycliffe, the influential religious reformer, and his work helped to spread the teachings of the Lollard movement.
In the 16th century, a renowned playwright and poet named Ryeland Marlowe gained recognition for his works, which included tragedies such as "Tamburlaine the Great" and "The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus." Marlowe was born in 1564 in Canterbury, England, and his literary contributions significantly influenced the development of English literature.
Moving into the 17th century, a notable figure named Ryeland Cromwell played a crucial role in the English Civil War. As a cousin of Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector of England, Ryeland Cromwell served as a military commander and was instrumental in several key battles during the conflict.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Ryeland, demonstrating its long-standing presence in English culture and heritage.
People
Ryeland + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ryeland as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ryeland: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ryeland?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 87 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ryeland 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 3,939,705 US residents.
Is Ryeland a common name?
We classify Ryeland as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 88 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ryeland most popular?
The single biggest year for Ryeland was 2023, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ryeland is about 11 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 Ryeland in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ryeland a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ryeland 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 Ryeland still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ryeland 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 Ryeland 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 Ryeland?
You can see how many people have the name Ryeland on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.