Boys name · Tennessee
Ryan in Tennessee
Ryan was the 137th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 71 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1965, Tennessee families have named 10,951 babies Ryan.
Popularity over time
Ryan in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 10 | 320th |
| 1974 | 79 | 83rd |
| 1982 | 217 | 37th |
| 1991 | 335 | 26th |
| 1999 | 291 | 33rd |
| 2008 | 218 | 44th |
| 2016 | 124 | 71st |
| 2025 | 71 | 137th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 320th in 1965 to 137th in 2025.
The most babies named Ryan in Tennessee in a single year was 372, in 1990. Its best showing was 21st among boys names in 1992.
Across the country, Ryan reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2008). See Ryan in every state →
How popular is Ryan in Tennessee?
Ryan was the 137th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 71 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1965, Tennessee families have named 10,951 babies Ryan.
How many babies are named Ryan in Tennessee?
In 2025, 71 babies were named Ryan in Tennessee. The most babies named Ryan in Tennessee in a single year was 372, in 1990.
What is the rank of Ryan in Tennessee?
Ryan ranked 137th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 21st among boys names in 1992.
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.