Ryleeann
A feminine name of American origin meaning "resilient meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the first name Ryleeann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ryleeann today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ryleeann births was 2020 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ryleeann. 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
110
~ 1 in 3,115,949 Americans
Peak year
2020
13 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,168
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Ryleeann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ryleeann 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 71 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ryleeann 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 Ryleeann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ryleeanns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ryleeann
The name Ryleeann is a relatively modern invention, likely an amalgamation of various popular American names like Riley, Ryan, and Leanne. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin rooted in antiquity.
The earliest examples of this particular spelling appear to be from the late 20th century, as unique names became more fashionable in certain regions. There are no known historical figures or important texts that featured this precise name prior to its recent emergence.
While the component parts of the name, such as "Ryle" or "Lee," have deeper etymological roots tracing back to various European languages and cultures, the specific combination "Ryleeann" does not seem to have any recorded usage until the last few decades.
Given its modern inception, there are no famous historical figures that can be directly associated with this name. However, it is possible that some individuals may have adopted this spelling as a unique twist on more traditional names like Riley or Leanne.
As a newly coined name, Ryleeann does not have a rich historical tapestry woven through ancient texts, religious scriptures, or important events from the past. Its origins are more reflective of contemporary naming trends and personal preferences rather than deep cultural or linguistic significance.
In the absence of a well-documented etymology or historical personages bearing this exact name, Ryleeann remains a relatively blank slate, potentially allowing for new associations and meanings to be shaped by those who carry it forward into the future.
People
Ryleeann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ryleeann 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
Ryleeann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ryleeann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 110 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ryleeann 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 3,115,949 US residents.
Is Ryleeann a common name?
We classify Ryleeann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ryleeann most popular?
The single biggest year for Ryleeann was 2020, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ryleeann 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 Ryleeann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ryleeann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ryleeann 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.
Is Ryleeann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ryleeann 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 Ryleeann 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 are named Ryleeann?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.