Rian
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Kingly.
- Origin
- Irish
Rian Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,464 baby boys have been named Rian. The name peaked in 2021 with 202 US births that year (rank #1062). In 2024, ranked #1262 nationally — 200 places below its 2021 peak.
Top States for Rian
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rian births are: California (593), New York (373), Texas (298).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Rian
If you like Rian's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rian's exact length and starting letter: Raad, Rabi, Radi, Radu, Raed.
Quick Facts About Rian
Where in the US Is Rian Most Popular?
Average boy-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's boys-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Rian the strongest states are Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York.
Strongest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | #523 | 16 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | #662 | 42 |
| 3 | New York | #727 | 139 |
| 4 | New Jersey | #774 | 66 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | #873 | 48 |
| 6 | Georgia | #897 | 43 |
| 7 | California | #948 | 171 |
| 8 | Illinois | #1,012 | 26 |
| 9 | Florida | #1,016 | 38 |
Weakest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | #1,016 | 38 |
| 2 | Illinois | #1,012 | 26 |
| 3 | California | #948 | 171 |
| 4 | Georgia | #897 | 43 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | #873 | 48 |
| 6 | New Jersey | #774 | 66 |
| 7 | New York | #727 | 139 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | #662 | 42 |
| 9 | Connecticut | #523 | 16 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Rian in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Variant Forms
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Compare Rian to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rian against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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