Ryett
A modern English name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 359 living Americans carry the first name Ryett. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ryett today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ryett births was 2024 (76 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ryett. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
359
~ 1 in 954,747 Americans
Peak year
2024
76 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,021
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Ryett: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ryett from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 208 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ryett by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ryett during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ryetts live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Ryett, while Washington, Oklahoma, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ryett
The given name Ryett has its roots in the Old English language, originating in the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old English word "ryge," which means "rye" or "rye-field," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a rye field.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ryett can be found in the Domesday Book, a great survey of land and property conducted in England in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This document mentions a landowner named Ryett de Belvoir, indicating that the name was already in use during the late 11th century.
In the 12th century, a renowned scholar and theologian named Ryett of Canterbury rose to prominence. He was known for his extensive writings on religious and philosophical subjects, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the 14th century, a notable figure named Ryett Longfellow emerged as a skilled artisan and craftsman. His intricate woodcarvings adorned numerous churches and cathedrals across England, earning him widespread recognition for his artistic talents.
In the 16th century, Sir Ryett Hawkins, an English explorer and navigator, embarked on several voyages to the Americas and the West Indies. His detailed accounts of these expeditions provided valuable insights into the exploration and colonization efforts of that era.
Another individual of historical significance was Ryett Wordsworth, a celebrated poet and writer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in 1770, Wordsworth's poetic works, such as "Lyrical Ballads" and "The Prelude," played a pivotal role in the Romantic literary movement and continue to be widely studied and admired.
While the name Ryett has maintained a consistent presence throughout history, it has never been among the most popular given names. However, its unique and distinctive quality has allowed it to endure across various cultures and time periods, carrying with it a rich historical legacy.
People
Ryett + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ryett as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ryett: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ryett?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 359 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ryett going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 954,747 US residents.
Is Ryett a common name?
We classify Ryett as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 361 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ryett most popular?
The single biggest year for Ryett was 2024, when 76 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ryett is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ryett in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ryett a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ryett in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ryett still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ryett in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ryett can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Ryett?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.