Rylan
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
40,187 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2011 Peak Popularity Year
3,164 Peak Births

Rylan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Rylan is a modern English name meaning land where rye grows. It evolved from the combination of the elements 'rye' and 'land', and has gained popularity in the late 20th century as a trendy name. The name does not have biblical relevance and is often associated with youthfulness and creativity.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rylan"

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Pronunciation

/ˈraɪlən/

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Origin

Modern English

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Etymology

The name Rylan is derived from the combination of the elements 'rye' and 'land', indicating a place where rye grows.

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Meaning

land where rye grows

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Language Evolution

Rye land, Rylan

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Historical Usage

Rylan gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern name, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Rylan, Rylanth, Rylen

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Modern Popularity & Image

Rylan is perceived as a trendy and contemporary name, often associated with youthfulness and creativity.

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Famous People

Rylan Clark-Neal, a British television presenter and singer., Rylan, an American model and social media influencer.

📊 Rylan Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Rylan Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 3,164 peak births in 2011

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 50 US states, with strongest presence in Alaska

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rylan"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Rylan"

"Rylan" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3191st of 10718 164
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1389th of 16616 976
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 291st of 24088 17,970
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 287th of 23106 14,643
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 15970th of 27321 34
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1290th of 35406 2,719
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 886th of 30306 3,681

Regional Popularity of "Rylan" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - 60.78%
2458th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
45.70%
1684th/3685
- 34.94%
1815th/5194
17.84%
1127th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
5.37%
246th/4582
9.10%
470th/5164
3.65%
267th/7313
3.95%
295th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
6.53%
260th/3984
9.14%
410th/4487
3.69%
252nd/6822
5.47%
343rd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Rylan" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
21.91%
1004th/4582
35.40%
1828th/5164
15.53%
1136th/7313
21.64%
1615th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
18.57%
740th/3984
24.78%
1112th/4487
12.21%
833rd/6822
16.00%
1004th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Rylan"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Rylan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Rylan" in the United States

The name Rylan is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rylan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rylan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3191st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1389th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 291st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 287th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15970th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1290th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 886th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rylan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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