Rian
Rian is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little king or royalty.
Origin and history
Rian is a name of Irish Gaelic origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning 'little king'. While historically masculine in Ireland, it has gained usage as a unisex and feminine given name in the United States. In recent years, it maintains a modest but consistent presence in U.S. birth records for girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,494 babies in the United States have been named Rian since 1880. It ranks #3001 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1736.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.1 %)
- TX (18.4 %)
- OH (9.2 %)
- PA (6.3 %)
- WA (6.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 176 |
| 1980-1990 | 377 |
| 1990-2000 | 558 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,070 |
| 2010-2019 | 948 |
| 2020-2029 | 365 |
Fun facts
- Although historically masculine in Irish tradition, Rian has been adopted as a modern feminine name in the United States.
- Derived from the Old Irish word 'rí', which means king, paired with a diminutive suffix.