Ryu Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Ryu means 'dragon' in Japanese.
Meaning of the Name Ryu
Ryu is a Japanese name meaning 'dragon'. It is derived from the Japanese word 'ryū' which means 'dragon' or 'imperial'. The name Ryu is often associated with strength, fierceness, and power. In Japanese mythology and folklore, dragons are revered creatures and symbols of good luck and protection. Ryu is a popular name in Japan and is often given to boys.
Popularity of the Name Ryu
The popularity for the name Ryu peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 130 births, which ranked number 2,959 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Ryu had the most female births in 2022 with 5, which ranked number 15,215 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2012 with 130, which ranked number 1,314 out of 14,248 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ryu has declined sharply over the last ten years from 130 births to 78 births, a decline of -40.00%. Among males, Ryu has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 130 births to 73 births, a decline of -43.85%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ryu
- 20 Year Trend of Ryu: 239.13%
- 10 Year Trend of Ryu: -40.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ryu: -43.85%
Popularity of Ryu by State
For males, Ryu was most popular in Western states with 14 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 14 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ryu. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 | 1341 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ryu
- Total Births of Ryu: 74 (-4.98%)
- Male Births of Ryu: 69 (-5.61%)
Given the downward trend of Ryu over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.98% decrease in total births, for a total of 74 births in 2024. Male births for Ryu have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 69 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.61%.