Ryenn
A feminine variant of Ryan or Rian, potentially meaning "little king" or "descendent of the monarch".
Name Census estimates that about 232 living Americans carry the first name Ryenn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ryenn today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ryenn births was 2014 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ryenn. 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.
People living today
232
~ 1 in 1,477,389 Americans
Peak year
2014
15 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,163
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Ryenn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ryenn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 106 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ryenn 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 Ryenn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ryenns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ryenn
The name Ryenn is a relatively modern name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to have originated as a variant spelling of the Irish name Ryan, which itself is derived from the Old Irish word "ri" meaning "king" or "illustrious". The name Ryan has been in use for centuries and can be traced back to medieval Ireland.
While the name Ryenn does not have a long historical lineage, it does have some notable bearers in recent times. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ryenn is Ryenn Hartfield, an American actress born in 1989, who has appeared in several television shows and films.
Another notable Ryenn is Ryenn Frazier, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1985. She founded the clothing line "Ryenn" in 2010, which gained popularity for its sustainable and eco-friendly approach to fashion.
In the world of sports, Ryenn Wolfe is an American professional basketball player born in 1995. She played college basketball at the University of Southern California and was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA in 2018.
Ryenn Barcarse is an American artist and illustrator born in 1992. She is known for her intricate and whimsical drawings, which often feature fantasy and nature elements. Her work has been featured in various publications and exhibitions.
Ryenn Cooper is an American singer and songwriter born in 1987. She has released several albums and singles in the country and pop genres, and has toured extensively throughout the United States.
While the name Ryenn is relatively new and lacks an extensive historical background, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and modern twist on the traditional Irish name Ryan. As more individuals bear this name, its history and cultural significance may continue to evolve and expand.
People
Ryenn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ryenn 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
Ryenn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ryenn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 232 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ryenn 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 1,477,389 US residents.
Is Ryenn a common name?
We classify Ryenn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 235 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ryenn most popular?
The single biggest year for Ryenn was 2014, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ryenn is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ryenn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ryenn in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.