Rian

Unisex

Rian has been given to 9,118 babies in the U.S. since 1948. It peaked in 2021.

Meaning & origin /ˈraɪən/

A re-Gaelicisation of the given name Ryan, which comes from the Irish surname Ó Riaghain / Ó Riain (literally “descendant of Riaghan / Rian”). Thus, reviving the original Irish given name Riaghan / Rian.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

9,118

Peak year

2021 (280 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1948

10-year trend

▼ -11%

Gender split

38% girls / 62% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rian — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Brianboy

1,178,298 babies since 1909

Ryanboy

991,747 babies since 1906

Ianboy

258,479 babies since 1912

Kianboy

13,568 babies since 1970

Arianboy

8,290 babies since 1969

Lianboy

5,705 babies since 1957

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Galileagirl

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Zolagirl

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Hadassahgirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Rian?

Rian has been given to 9,118 babies in the U.S. since 1948. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rian peak?

Rian peaked in 2021, when 280 babies were given the name.

Is Rian a girl or boy name?

Rian is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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