Boys name · North Carolina
Ryan in North Carolina
Ryan was the 140th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 90 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1957, North Carolina families have named 17,059 babies Ryan.
Popularity over time
Ryan in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 7 | 497th |
| 1971 | 79 | 108th |
| 1980 | 207 | 39th |
| 1989 | 472 | 20th |
| 1998 | 423 | 27th |
| 2007 | 388 | 29th |
| 2016 | 208 | 61st |
| 2025 | 90 | 140th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 497th in 1957 to 140th in 2025.
The most babies named Ryan in North Carolina in a single year was 530, in 1992. Its best showing was 17th among boys names in 1990.
Across the country, Ryan reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2008). See Ryan in every state →
How popular is Ryan in North Carolina?
Ryan was the 140th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 90 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1957, North Carolina families have named 17,059 babies Ryan.
How many babies are named Ryan in North Carolina?
In 2025, 90 babies were named Ryan in North Carolina. The most babies named Ryan in North Carolina in a single year was 530, in 1992.
What is the rank of Ryan in North Carolina?
Ryan ranked 140th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 17th among boys names in 1990.
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.