All about the name RYIAN

Meaning, origin, history.

Ryian is of Irish origin, derived from the ancient Irish name O'Ryan. The name means "little king" or " descendent of the mighty". It was a common clan name among Irish families, particularly those from County Cork. Ryian is pronounced as /RIH-yən/.

See also

Irish
Ireland

Popularity of the name RYIAN since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Ryian saw a significant spike in popularity between 2015 and 2016, with both years recording ten births each. This period marked the highest point for this name's usage, more than doubling the number of births compared to the previous peak in 1998 (six births). However, since then, there has been a gradual decline in its popularity, with the most recent year showing a slight increase to seven births in 2022. Overall, Ryian has seen consistent usage over the past two decades, totaling ninety-two births from 1998 to 2022.