Find out how popular the first name Ryne has been for the last 42 years (from 1982 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ryne by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Ryne is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 99% of people named Ryne being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 20 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ryne.

The history of the first name Ryne

The name Ryne is an English variant of the name Ryne, which originated from the Old English word "ryne" or "ryne", meaning "a brook" or "a small stream". This name likely emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th centuries.

In its earliest recorded use, the name Ryne appeared in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of the Great Survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. It was primarily used as a surname, referring to people who lived near a small stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ryne was Sir Ryne de Brockesby, a knight who lived in Lincolnshire, England, in the 13th century. He is mentioned in several historical records from that time period.

During the Middle Ages, the name Ryne gained popularity as a given name, particularly among the English nobility and gentry. One notable figure was Ryne de Beauchamp, a member of the prominent Beauchamp family who lived in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name was associated with the Protestant Reformation. Ryne Wycliffe, a theologian and follower of John Wycliffe, was a prominent figure in the Lollard movement, which sought to reform the Catholic Church in England (born around 1490).

Another notable bearer of the name was Ryne Burgoyne, an English military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War. He is best known for his surrender at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, which was a turning point in the war.

In the 19th century, the name Ryne was found among literary figures. Ryne Browning, an English poet and playwright, was a renowned figure in the Victorian era, known for his dramatic monologues and works such as "The Ring and the Book" (born in 1812, died in 1889).

While the name Ryne has become less common in recent times, it remains a part of the English naming tradition, with its origins rooted in the Old English language and its association with the natural landscape of brooks and streams.

Data source

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