Ryler
A masculine name derived from the English surname Riel, itself from a French place name.
Name Census estimates that about 550 living Americans carry the first name Ryler. It is a predominantly male name (98.9% of registrations). The average person named Ryler today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ryler births was 2013 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ryler. 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
550
~ 1 in 623,190 Americans
Peak year
2013
48 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,496
Tracked since 1993
Gender
Gender distribution for Ryler
Ryler leans heavily male at 98.9% of total registrations, but 6 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Ryler as a male name
- Ranked #3,496 in 2024
- 33 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2013 (48 births)
Ryler as a female name
- Ranked #14,898 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (6 births)
Popularity
Ryler: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ryler from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 301 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ryler remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ryler 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 Ryler during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rylers live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Utah, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Ryler, while California, Texas, Utah recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ryler
The given name Ryler is a relatively modern name with roots in both English and German languages. It is believed to have originated as a variant or combination of the names Riley and Tyler.
Riley is an English name derived from the Old English word "rig" meaning "a ridge" or "a raised land." It was initially used as a surname for someone who lived on a ridge. The name Tyler, on the other hand, has German origins and is derived from the word "tüller," meaning "tiler" or "maker of tiles."
While the name Ryler itself does not have a long historical record, its component names have been in use for centuries. The earliest known references to the name Riley date back to the 12th century in England, where it was primarily used as a surname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tyler can be found in the 13th century Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, England, where a person named "John le Tullere" was mentioned. This name likely referred to a tiler or someone who worked with tiles.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals with the name Ryler or its variants. One such person was Riley Sharbonno (1910-1997), an American artist known for his landscape paintings and works depicting the American West.
Another notable figure was Tyler Bates (born 1965), an American composer and musician who has composed scores for several popular films and television series, including "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "John Wick."
In the literary world, Riley Blackwood (1912-1988) was an American author and journalist who wrote several novels and non-fiction books, including "The Outrageous Marquess" and "The Peacock Throne."
In the field of sports, Riley Curry (born 2012) gained attention as the daughter of NBA player Stephen Curry, often capturing the hearts of fans with her adorable antics on the sidelines during her father's games.
Finally, Tyler Bauman (born 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has played for various teams in the American Hockey League and the ECHL.
While the name Ryler may be relatively new, its components have a rich history spanning centuries, drawing from both English and German roots and evolving over time to create a unique and modern name.
People
Ryler + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ryler 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
Ryler: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ryler?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 550 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ryler 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 623,190 US residents.
Is Ryler a common name?
We classify Ryler as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 555 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ryler most popular?
The single biggest year for Ryler was 2013, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ryler is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ryler a male name?
Yes, 98.9% of people registered as Ryler 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.
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.