Ryu Name Popularity and Statistics
Ryu is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ryu?
Ryu is spelled R-Y-U. The name has 3 letters.
Ryu Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,332
Recorded Births59
- Boys usage fell 900 places to #2,332 and recorded 68 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ryu Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 59 | #2,332 |
| 2024 | Boys | 127 | #1,432 |
| 2023 | Boys | 75 | #2,014 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 73 | #2,060 |
| 2021 | Boys | 77 | #1,943 |
| 2020 | Boys | 72 | #1,977 |
| 2019 | Boys | 68 | #2,110 |
| 2018 | Boys | 54 | #2,417 |
| 2017 | Boys | 76 | #1,897 |
| 2016 | Boys | 72 | #1,991 |
| 2015 | Boys | 56 | #2,328 |
| 2014 | Boys | 73 | #1,959 |
| 2013 | Boys | 76 | #1,866 |
| 2012 | Boys | 130 | #1,314 |
| 2011 | Boys | 73 | #1,905 |
| 2010 | Boys | 63 | #2,118 |
| 2009 | Boys | 61 | #2,183 |
| 2008 | Boys | 53 | #2,405 |
| 2007 | Boys | 53 | #2,416 |
| 2006 | Boys | 43 | #2,698 |
| 2005 | Boys | 32 | #3,172 |
| 2004 | Boys | 26 | #3,534 |
| 2003 | Boys | 27 | #3,366 |
When Was Ryu Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Boys
130 recorded births
National rank #1,314
2024 · Boys
127 recorded births
National rank #1,432
2021 · Boys
77 recorded births
National rank #1,943
2017 · Boys
76 recorded births
National rank #1,897
Where Ryu Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,197 | 16 |
| TX | #1,760 | 9 |