Rian
Rian is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little king or noble.
Origin and history
Rian is a modern masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish name Rían, meaning 'little king'. It has gained steady popularity in the United States as an alternative spelling of the more common Ryan. In recent years, it remains a moderately used choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
5,624 babies in the United States have been named Rian since 1880. It ranks #1618 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1077.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.7 %)
- NY (14.4 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- OR (7.1 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 103 |
| 1960-1970 | 142 |
| 1970-1980 | 516 |
| 1980-1990 | 697 |
| 1990-2000 | 716 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,112 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,325 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,006 |
Famous people named Rian
- Rian Johnson: Director, Screenwriter
- Rian Lindell: Athlete
- Rian Dawson: Musician, Drummer
Fun facts
- Rian represents the original Irish spelling of the surname turned given name Ryan.
- In Irish mythology and early history, Rían was an established masculine name associated with nobility.