How Popular (or Rare) was Rylan in 2002?

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#2,406
2002 Rank
67
2002 Births
#700
Best Rank (2011)
398
Peak Year (2011)
6,601
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 26,818
Rarity Factor (2002)

πŸ“Š The Rylan Story

Rylan is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2406 in 2002 with 67 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 398 births ranking #700. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 509.1%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 26,818 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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