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Ryu
OriginJapanese
Meaning"dragon"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked
Below 5 births
Boys#2352
2025 SSA
About Ryu
Predominantly used for boys, this Japanese names has a cool, mythological meaning. In Japan, dragons are usually seen as protective and appear without wings.
Ryu for boys#2352 US
This attractive mini-name combines multiple trends: the R initial, vowel-ending boy names, and a fantastical meaning.
As of October 2026, Ryu ranked #17302 for girls in US births in 2022 and #2352 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1320 for boys in 2012.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,975 | 73 | 38 |
| 2015 | #2,347 | 56 | 29.2 |
| 2016 | #2,005 | 72 | 37.9 |
| 2017 | #1,911 | 76 | 41.1 |
| 2018 | #2,438 | 54 | 29.7 |
| 2019 | #2,126 | 68 | 37.9 |
| 2020 | #1,991 | 72 | 41.7 |
| 2021 | #1,955 | 77 | 44 |
| 2022 | #2,077 | 73 | 41.8 |
| 2023 | #2,025 | 75 | 43.8 |
| 2024 | #1,449 | 125 | 72.6 |
| 2025 | #2,352 | 59 | 34.5 |
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