Boys name · Massachusetts
Ryan in Massachusetts
Ryan was the 49th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 117 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1947, Massachusetts families have named 29,170 babies Ryan.
Popularity over time
Ryan in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 | 334th |
| 1973 | 170 | 46th |
| 1981 | 626 | 14th |
| 1990 | 927 | 9th |
| 1999 | 769 | 5th |
| 2008 | 543 | 1st |
| 2016 | 284 | 16th |
| 2025 | 117 | 49th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 334th in 1947 to 49th in 2025.
The most babies named Ryan in Massachusetts in a single year was 944, in 1985. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2008.
Across the country, Ryan reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2008). See Ryan in every state →
How popular is Ryan in Massachusetts?
Ryan was the 49th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 117 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1947, Massachusetts families have named 29,170 babies Ryan.
How many babies are named Ryan in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 117 babies were named Ryan in Massachusetts. The most babies named Ryan in Massachusetts in a single year was 944, in 1985.
What is the rank of Ryan in Massachusetts?
Ryan ranked 49th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2008.
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.