Ryze
Of English origin, rising or ascending to new heights or levels.
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the first name Ryze. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ryze today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ryze births was 2024 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ryze. 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
103
~ 1 in 3,327,712 Americans
Peak year
2024
21 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,835
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Ryze: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ryze from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 62 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
Ryze 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 Ryze 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 Ryze
The name Ryze is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical origins or ties to any specific language or culture. It is likely a creative spelling or variant of the more common name "Ryce," which itself is thought to be a anglicized form of the French name "Riz," meaning "rice."
There are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that mention the name Ryze. The earliest recorded instances of the name appear to be from the late 20th century, potentially inspired by the rise of creative baby naming trends and the growing popularity of unique, invented names.
However, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne variations of the name, such as:
1. Ryce Plamondon (born 1957), a Canadian singer-songwriter and actor, known for his work in the Quebec music scene.
2. Ryce Howard (born 1977), an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA and various international leagues.
3. Ryce Santana (born 1982), an American actor and model, best known for his roles in several independent films and television shows.
4. Ryce Mendez (born 1988), a Filipino professional basketball player who played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
5. Ryce Valen (born 1992), a British fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for her sustainable and eco-friendly clothing line.
It's worth noting that while the name Ryze itself may not have a rich historical background, it could still hold personal or cultural significance for individuals who choose to use it, as names are often selected for their unique sound, meaning, or personal connections.
People
Ryze + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ryze 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
Ryze: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ryze?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 103 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ryze 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 3,327,712 US residents.
Is Ryze a common name?
We classify Ryze as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 104 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ryze most popular?
The single biggest year for Ryze was 2024, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ryze is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ryze a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ryze 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.