Rylann
Unisex name, a combination of Riley and Ann, potentially meaning "brave meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 525 living Americans carry the first name Rylann. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 84.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Rylann today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rylann births was 2014 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rylann. 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
525
~ 1 in 652,865 Americans
Peak year
2014
40 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,173
Tracked since 2003
Gender
Gender distribution for Rylann
Rylann leans heavily female at 84.5% of total registrations, but 82 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Rylann as a male name
- Ranked #9,672 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (11 births)
Rylann as a female name
- Ranked #7,173 in 2024
- 16 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (39 births)
Popularity
Rylann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rylann from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 311 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rylann remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rylann 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 Rylann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rylanns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, California recorded the most babies named Rylann, while California, Ohio, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rylann
The name Rylann is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct etymology or language of origin. However, its construction suggests it may be inspired by traditional names like Riley and Rylan, both of which have English and Irish roots.
Rylann could be considered a feminine variation of the name Rylan, which is derived from the Irish surname Ó Reghailláin, meaning "descendant of Reghaillán." Reghaillán itself is a diminutive form of the Irish name Raghalláin, meaning "little champion." The name Riley, on the other hand, has English and Irish origins, stemming from the Old English word "ríelīc," meaning "rye clearing" or "meadow."
While Rylann does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components and inspiration from traditional names like Riley and Rylan give it a sense of familiarity and connection to established name traditions.
As for notable individuals bearing the name Rylann, it is difficult to find well-documented examples due to the name's relatively recent emergence. However, a few individuals with this first name can be found in public records and online sources.
One such individual is Rylann Turney, an American actress born in 1989, known for her roles in films like "The Karate Kid" (2010) and "The Way Way Back" (2013). Another is Rylann Cook, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing brand Rylo in 2017.
Additionally, there is Rylann Walker, an American model and social media influencer born in 1996, with a substantial following on platforms like Instagram. Rylann Bowers is an American singer and songwriter who has released several singles and albums in the country music genre since the late 2000s.
Lastly, Rylann Meyers is an American golfer who has competed in various amateur and professional tournaments, including events on the Symetra Tour and the LPGA Tour.
While these examples provide some insight into the use of the name Rylann, it is essential to note that comprehensive historical records and well-documented individuals with this name are limited due to its relatively recent emergence.
People
Rylann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rylann 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
Rylann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rylann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 525 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rylann 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 652,865 US residents.
Is Rylann a common name?
We classify Rylann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 529 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rylann most popular?
The single biggest year for Rylann was 2014, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rylann is about 10 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 Rylann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rylann a female name?
Yes, 84.5% of people registered as Rylann in the SSA data are female. 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 Rylann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rylann 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 Rylann 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 Rylann?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.