Rylan first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Rylan has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Rylan

A masculine name derived from the red woodland dye called "rilan".

Popularity of Rylan by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Rylan is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 84% of people named Rylan being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 852 male babies and 242 female babies born with the name Rylan.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 852 242
2022 856 266
2021 958 277
2020 1,004 309
2019 1,023 308
2018 1,195 349
2017 1,262 345
2016 1,401 374
2015 1,555 318
2014 1,743 343
2013 1,895 330
2012 2,170 374
2011 2,763 398
2010 2,056 348
2009 1,951 323
2008 1,747 256
2007 1,375 226
2006 1,328 218
2005 1,180 159
2004 746 93
2003 603 73
2002 500 67
2001 458 51
2000 363 48
1999 297 39
1998 259 30
1997 169 16
1996 115 11
1995 84 7
1994 102 11
1993 78 0
1992 84 5
1991 85 0
1990 54 0
1989 49 0
1988 59 0
1987 56 0
1986 46 0
1985 45 0
1984 34 0
1983 31 0
1982 26 0
1981 28 0
1980 40 0
1979 19 0
1978 22 0
1977 23 0
1976 14 0
1975 17 0
1974 7 0

The history of the first name Rylan

The name Rylan is a modern English given name with uncertain origins. Some sources suggest it may be a variant spelling of the Irish name Rylann, which is derived from the Gaelic words "rĂ­" meaning king and "lann" meaning land or territory. However, there is no definitive evidence of its precise roots.

Many believe Rylan emerged as a creative combination of popular names like Ryan and Dylan in the late 20th century. While its exact beginnings are unclear, the name gained popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries in recent decades.

There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Rylan specifically. Its modern usage seems to be a relatively recent phenomenon, likely influenced by the growing trend of creating unique and inventive names during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rylan dates back to the late 1970s, when a handful of children were given this name in the United States. However, it remained relatively uncommon until the early 2000s when its popularity began to rise steadily.

While there are no famous historical figures specifically named Rylan, here are five notable individuals who have carried this name in modern times:

  1. Rylan Clark (born 1988), an English television presenter and model.
  2. Rylan Sexton (born 1991), an American professional ice hockey player.
  3. Rylan Ferrier (born 1994), a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
  4. Rylan Schwartz (born 1991), a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
  5. Rylan Milligan (born 1996), an American professional soccer player.

As a relatively new name, Rylan's history and origins remain somewhat ambiguous, but it has gained a foothold in popular culture and continues to be used as a unique and modern choice for baby names in various parts of the world.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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