Ryen comes from the Irish / Modern American tradition, meaning Little king.
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How popular is Ryen?
2005peak year
At its height in 2005, Ryen reached #2,177 nationally — 56 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2000s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Ryen is a rare name in U.S. records with about 46 babies named Ryen each year. Ryen's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 2,368 babies have been registered as Ryen since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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