Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Rylan

Rylan is a made-up name; a modern American invention with no real etymology or root meaning. Rylan was likely coined in reaction to the rising popularity of other “Ry-“ sounding masculine names: Ryan, Ryder, Riley and Ryker. This compulsion to invent new given names for babies is very distinctive to the United States compared with other English speaking nations (although folks in Canada and Australia often follow suit). Such names are appealing to non-traditional parents; and they are quite fashionable in some circles. Because of Rylan’s gender-neutral sound, it has also found success as a girl’s name in America.

All About the Baby Name – Rylan

Personality

OF THE UNISEX NAME RYLAN

The number Seven personality is deeply mystical and highly in tune with their spirituality. They operate on a different wavelength than the average joe. Spending time alone comes easily to Sevens, as it gives them time to contemplate philosophical, religious and spiritual ideas in an effort to find "real truth".  Sevens are wise, but often exude mystery as if they are tapped into something the rest of us don't understand. They love the outdoors and are fed by nature. Sevens are constantly seeking to understand human nature, our place in the universe, and the mystery of life in general. This makes them quite artistic and poetic, but they are also keen observers with high intellect - so they are equally scientific-minded. Sevens are charitable and care deeply about the human condition.

Popularity

OF THE UNISEX NAME RYLAN

Rylan hit the U.S. male naming charts in 1997. It gained a following fairly rapidly, jumping an average of 50 positions on the charts year-over-year for the past 10+ years. Just a couple years ago, in 2009, Rylan debuted on the female charts. Boys, you better watch out. American parents go ga-ga over these unisex names for their baby daughters and they have a tendency to hijack them in time. Rylan is a perfect candidate for such a coup – with the “lin” sounding suffix it’s almost more distinctly female (although it remains more popular for baby boys right now). Rylan actually achieved Top 100 status in terms of favorite boy names in the states of West Virginia, North and South Dakota.

Quick Facts

ON RYLAN

GENDER:

Unisex

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

N/A

PRONUNCIATION:

RYE-lin

SIMPLE MEANING:

No meaning

Characteristics

OF RYLAN

Mystical

Wise

Eccentric

Intuitive

Imaginative

Philosophical

Solitary

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Rylan

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OF THE BABY NAME RYLAN

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Famous People

NAMED RYLAN

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Children of Famous People

NAMED RYLAN

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME RYLAN

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