Boys name · Kentucky
Ryan in Kentucky
Ryan was the 190th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 30 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1959, Kentucky families have named 9,842 babies Ryan.
Popularity over time
Ryan in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 7 | 377th |
| 1972 | 62 | 82nd |
| 1981 | 248 | 26th |
| 1990 | 280 | 24th |
| 1998 | 224 | 28th |
| 2007 | 169 | 39th |
| 2016 | 81 | 74th |
| 2025 | 30 | 190th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 377th in 1959 to 190th in 2025.
The most babies named Ryan in Kentucky in a single year was 340, in 1991. Its best showing was 19th among boys names in 1986.
Across the country, Ryan reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2008). See Ryan in every state →
How popular is Ryan in Kentucky?
Ryan was the 190th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 30 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1959, Kentucky families have named 9,842 babies Ryan.
How many babies are named Ryan in Kentucky?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Ryan in Kentucky. The most babies named Ryan in Kentucky in a single year was 340, in 1991.
What is the rank of Ryan in Kentucky?
Ryan ranked 190th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 19th among boys names in 1986.
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.