Ryann
Ryann is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little king or descendant of Rían.
Origin and history
Ryann is a modern respelling of the traditional Irish name Ryan, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Riain meaning 'descendant of Rían'. Rían itself is traditionally associated with the word for 'little king'. While more commonly spelled Ryan for males, the Ryann variant appears occasionally for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
761 babies in the United States have been named Ryann since 1880. It ranks #3915 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1863.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
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 | 53 |
| 1980-1990 | 186 |
| 1990-2000 | 164 |
| 2000-2010 | 160 |
| 2010-2019 | 134 |
| 2020-2029 | 64 |
Fun facts
- Ryann uses a double 'n' ending that is overwhelmingly popular for modern female names, though it retains usage as a male name in the U.S.
- It derives from the ancient Irish personal name Rían, which historically signified royalty or chieftainship.