Ryott
A unisex name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 145 living Americans carry the first name Ryott. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ryott today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ryott births was 2020 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ryott. 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
145
~ 1 in 2,363,823 Americans
Peak year
2020
17 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,622
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Ryott: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ryott 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 72 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ryott 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 Ryott during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ryott
The given name Ryott is an ancient name with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes of Europe. The name is derived from the Old Norse word "ryot," which means "warrior" or "soldier." This suggests that the name was originally given to those who were brave and skilled in battle.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ryott dates back to the 8th century, when it was mentioned in the Sagas, the ancient Norse stories and legends that were passed down through oral tradition. In these stories, Ryott was often used as the name of a fearless warrior or a mighty Viking chieftain.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Ryott gained popularity across various regions of Europe, particularly in Scandinavia, Germany, and the British Isles. It was often associated with strength, courage, and military prowess.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ryott was Ryott the Fearless, a legendary Norse warrior who lived in the 9th century. He was renowned for his bravery in battle and his unwavering loyalty to his king.
Another notable figure in history with the name Ryott was Ryott the Red, a Danish Viking who lived in the 10th century. He was known for his fierce fighting skills and his leadership during the Viking raids on England.
In the 11th century, Ryott the Conqueror was a Norman nobleman who accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066. He was rewarded for his valor in battle with lands and titles.
During the Crusades, Ryott of Antioch was a renowned knight who fought bravely against the Muslim forces in the 12th century. He was praised for his skill in combat and his dedication to the Christian cause.
In the 14th century, Ryott the Archer was a skilled longbowman who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He was known for his deadly accuracy with a bow and his unwavering courage on the battlefield.
While the name Ryott has fallen out of common use in modern times, its historical significance and association with bravery and warrior spirit remain an integral part of its legacy.
People
Ryott + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ryott 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
Ryott: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ryott?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 145 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ryott 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 2,363,823 US residents.
Is Ryott a common name?
We classify Ryott as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 146 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ryott most popular?
The single biggest year for Ryott was 2020, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ryott is about 8 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 Ryott in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ryott a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ryott 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.
Is Ryott still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ryott 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 Ryott 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 Americans are named Ryott?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.