Ryu

Boy name

Ryu has been given to 1,690 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It peaked in 2012.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,690

Peak year

2012 (130 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1985

10-year trend

▲ +5%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Ryagirl

1,928 babies since 1971

Ryeboy

1,236 babies since 1971

Yuunisex

830 babies since 1969

Ryoboy

827 babies since 1975

Ryboy

417 babies since 1971

Ryngirl

338 babies since 1979

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ryu.

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1,688 babies since 1972

Matheusboy

1,688 babies since 1988

Jameerboy

1,693 babies since 1988

Trystenboy

1,695 babies since 1991

Mycahunisex

1,683 babies since 1980

Levinboy

1,698 babies since 1889

Jaxynunisex

1,698 babies since 2001

Kamrinunisex

1,681 babies since 1985

FAQ

How popular is the name Ryu?

Ryu has been given to 1,690 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ryu peak?

Ryu peaked in 2012, when 130 babies were given the name.

Is Ryu a girl or boy name?

Ryu is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Ryu are boys).

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