Ryen
Ryen is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little king.
Origin and history
Ryen is a modern variant spelling of the Irish surname and given name Ryan. It derives from the Gaelic name Rían, which is often interpreted as meaning 'little king'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare spelling used for both boys and girls.
Popularity in the United States
1,332 babies in the United States have been named Ryen since 1880. It ranks #3375 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1855.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49.5 %)
- NY (22.3 %)
- TX (20.2 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- WA (2.7 %)
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 | 54 |
| 1980-1990 | 164 |
| 1990-2000 | 310 |
| 2000-2010 | 420 |
| 2010-2019 | 312 |
| 2020-2029 | 72 |
Fun facts
- Ryen is a contemporary phonetic variation of Ryan, substituting an 'e' for an 'a'.
- While originally a masculine Irish name, Ryen sees usage for both boys and girls in the United States.