Rhyan
Rhyan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little king.
Origin and history
Rhyan is a modern spelling variant of the classic Irish name Ryan. Derived from the Irish surname Ó Riain, it is generally understood to mean 'little king'. In the United States, it is used as a unisex name, though it is less common than the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,512 babies in the United States have been named Rhyan since 1880. It ranks #3227 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1792.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32.5 %)
- CA (27.5 %)
- FL (12.5 %)
- NY (11.5 %)
- GA (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 197 |
| 1990-2000 | 298 |
| 2000-2010 | 419 |
| 2010-2019 | 391 |
| 2020-2029 | 135 |
Fun facts
- Rhyan adds the letter 'h' to the traditional Ryan, aligning with contemporary creative spelling trends in the United States.
- The name traces back to the Gaelic surname Ó Riain, historically associated with County Carlow in Ireland.