Boys name · Tennessee
Ryan in Tennessee
As of 2025, Ryan was the #137 most common boys name in Tennessee, drawn from 71 births that year. Its total reaches 10,951 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1965.
Popularity over time
Ryan in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 10 | #320 |
| 1974 | 79 | #83 |
| 1982 | 217 | #37 |
| 1991 | 335 | #26 |
| 1999 | 291 | #33 |
| 2008 | 218 | #44 |
| 2016 | 124 | #71 |
| 2025 | 71 | #137 |
Rank swung between #21 (1992) and #341 (1966) in Tennessee, from #320 in 1965 to #137 in 2025.
Tennessee had the most Ryan births in 1990, with 372. Its highest rank among boys names in Tennessee was #21, in 1992.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Massachusetts in 2008. See Ryan in every state →
How popular is Ryan in Tennessee?
As of 2025, Ryan was the #137 most common boys name in Tennessee, drawn from 71 births that year. Its total reaches 10,951 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1965.
How many babies are named Ryan in Tennessee?
71 Ryan babies were born in Tennessee in 2025.
What is the rank of Ryan in Tennessee?
Ryan ranked #137 among boys names in Tennessee in 2025.
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.