Rye

“Variant of Ryan — From the Irish surname Ó Riain — descendant of Rian, whose meaning is lost” — Irish, via Ryan origin

Boy's name · #2531 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Rye is near its high-water mark: it reached #1934 in 2020 and still ranked #2531 in 2025. About 1,100 boys have carried it since 1971. It is also an American family name — about 4,100 people carry it as a surname, according to US census data.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 3 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Ryes

Rye Barcott — American writer

Similar names: Rian · Lyon · Reef · Ahmari · Gryffin · Kye

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