How Popular (or Rare) was Rylan in 1996?

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#8,001
1996 Rank
11
1996 Births
#700
Best Rank (2011)
398
Peak Year (2011)
6,601
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 159,360
Rarity Factor (1996)
Popularity Position
Bottom 50%
Among US girls' names in 1996
Rare Β· 1 in 159,360 births

πŸ“Š The Rylan Story

Rylan is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8001 in 1996 with 11 recorded births. This places Rylan in the bottom 50% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 398 births ranking #700. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 159,360 girls born was named Rylan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English surname-style use  |  Meaning: land where rye is grown; or modern surname-style formation

Rylan is a smooth, modern surname-style name often linked to the Ryland family of names. It feels bright, current, and easy to picture in contemporary use.

The name rose quite recently and fits the broader trend for polished boys' names ending in -an. It is better understood as part of a modern style family than as a heavily traditional classic.

Did you know?Rylan is one of the names that rose quickly once similar sounds such as Ryan and Dylan were already popular.
Similar namesRyker, Ryan, Dylan, Ryder, Rowan

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