Rye
Rye is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rye grain, or dweller at the rye field.
Origin and history
Rye is an English nature name derived from the grain crop or an Old English topographic surname referring to someone living near a rye field or Island. It has seen a steady increase in modern usage in the United States as a short, rustic unisex name. Its brevity and botanical ties align with contemporary trends for natural and minimalist given names.
Popularity in the United States
1,070 babies in the United States have been named Rye since 1880. It ranks #3616 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1570.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.2 %)
- TX (20.5 %)
- NY (14.2 %)
- WA (5.7 %)
- MA (4 %)
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 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 56 |
| 2000-2010 | 161 |
| 2010-2019 | 407 |
| 2020-2029 | 357 |
Fun facts
- Historically, Rye originated as an Old English surname for someone who lived near a field where rye was grown.
- While historically rare as a given name, Rye has gained mild popularity in the US during the 2020s alongside other short nature names.