Boys name · Illinois
Ryan in Illinois
Ryan was the 103rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 114 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1949, Illinois families have named 47,579 babies Ryan.
Popularity over time
Ryan in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 6 | 568th |
| 1963 | 22 | 369th |
| 1974 | 715 | 23rd |
| 1984 | 1,567 | 7th |
| 1994 | 1,268 | 8th |
| 2004 | 890 | 10th |
| 2015 | 337 | 38th |
| 2025 | 114 | 103rd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 568th in 1949 to 103rd in 2025.
The most babies named Ryan in Illinois in a single year was 1,705, in 1985. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1985.
Across the country, Ryan reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2008). See Ryan in every state →
How popular is Ryan in Illinois?
Ryan was the 103rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 114 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1949, Illinois families have named 47,579 babies Ryan.
How many babies are named Ryan in Illinois?
In 2025, 114 babies were named Ryan in Illinois. The most babies named Ryan in Illinois in a single year was 1,705, in 1985.
What is the rank of Ryan in Illinois?
Ryan ranked 103rd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1985.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.