Ryann
Ryann is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Descendant of Rian, often interpreted as little king or illustrious.
Origin and history
Ryann is a feminine variant of the Irish name Ryan, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Riain meaning descendant of Rian. Rian is often interpreted as meaning little king or illustrious. It gained popularity in the United States as a modern unisex-leaning choice, frequently preferred in this spelling for girls.
Popularity in the United States
11,348 babies in the United States have been named Ryann since 1880. It ranks #1517 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #937.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.4 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
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 | 382 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,172 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,685 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,260 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,284 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,565 |
Famous people named Ryann
- Ryann O'Toole: golfer, athlete
Fun facts
- The addition of the second 'n' became a popular way in the late 20th century to feminize traditional Irish surnames used as given names.
- It traces back to the ancient Irish personal name Rian, which was borne by various historic Irish families.