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Ryan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Riain', meaning 'little king'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Ó Riain and Rian, gaining popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name is associated with traits of youthfulness and friendliness, and it has no specific biblical relevance. Notable individuals with this name include Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynolds, and Ryan Seacrest.

The name Ryan is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, 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 gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Ryan has been too rising for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, too rising for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, too falling for female in South, too rising for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too rising for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too rising for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ryan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2631st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1775th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 481st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 30th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 48th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9591st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 803rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 461st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 540th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 505th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ryan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.