Rylan
Rylan is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rye land; land where rye is grown.
Origin and history
Rylan is a masculine name of Old English origin, derived from a surname meaning 'rye land' or 'land where rye is grown.' Originally a geographic place name, it transitioned into a popular contemporary given name in the United States. It remains steadily used for boys in modern name trends.
Popularity in the United States
34,532 babies in the United States have been named Rylan since 1880. It ranks #622 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #363.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- OH (4 %)
- NC (3.9 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 118 |
| 1980-1990 | 414 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,327 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,251 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,076 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,340 |
Famous people named Rylan
- Rylan Clark: Television Presenter, Singer
- Rylan Bannon: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Rylan originated as an Old English habitational surname for someone living near a rye field.
- The name gained significant traction in the United States starting in the late 1990s alongside similar sounding names like Ryan and Dylan.