Ryan Name Origin
/RYE-uhn/-
American (Celtic) 50%
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Irish (Celtic) 30%
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Australian (Celtic) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Ryan
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Ryan is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Riain', meaning 'descendant of Rían'. It became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries, especially in Ireland, the United States, and Australia.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Ryan each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).