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Ryshon

A masculine name with possible African American origins, meaning uncertain.

Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Ryshon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ryshon today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ryshon births was 1998 (7 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Ryshon. 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.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ryshon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

7

~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans

Peak year

1998

7 babies that year

Average age

28

years old

1998 SSA rank

#8,285

Tracked since 1998

Popularity

Ryshon: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02457

Decades

Ryshon 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 Ryshon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s707

Origin

Meaning and history of Ryshon

The name Ryshon is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was the primary language of the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, dating back to around 1500 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Rishona," which means "first ray of the sun" or "dawn."

In Hindu mythology, the dawn was often personified as a goddess, and the name Ryshon may have been used to honor this deity. The Sanskrit language and its associated cultural traditions have had a profound influence on the naming practices of various regions in South Asia, including India, Nepal, and parts of Southeast Asia.

The earliest recorded use of the name Ryshon can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and religious texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads. However, specific references to individuals bearing this name are scarce in these early writings.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Ryshon. One of the earliest recorded instances is Ryshon Bhattacharya, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 11th century CE in the Bengal region of India.

Another significant figure was Ryshon Ghosh, a prominent Bengali poet and playwright from the 16th century. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, are considered seminal in the development of Bengali literature.

In the realm of Indian classical music, Ryshon Khan was a celebrated vocalist and composer from the 18th century. He is credited with making significant contributions to the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music, which originated in the Indian subcontinent.

Moving to more modern times, Ryshon Chowdhury was a prominent Indian writer and philosopher who lived in the early 20th century. His philosophical works, which drew upon both Eastern and Western traditions, explored themes of existentialism, metaphysics, and human consciousness.

Lastly, Ryshon Mukherjee was an Indian freedom fighter who played an active role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the mid-20th century. He was imprisoned multiple times for his participation in various protests and civil disobedience campaigns.

While the name Ryshon may not be as common today, its historical roots in Sanskrit and Indian cultural traditions have contributed to its enduring legacy and significance, particularly in the regions where these influences have been most prominent.

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FAQ

Ryshon: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Ryshon?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ryshon 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 48,964,905 US residents.

Is Ryshon a common name?

We classify Ryshon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Ryshon most popular?

The single biggest year for Ryshon was 1998, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ryshon is about 28 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 Ryshon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Ryshon a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ryshon 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 Ryshon still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Ryshon 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 Ryshon 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 Ryshon?

See how many Americans are named Ryshon on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.

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