US Popularity:4782
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):French, Spanish
Meaning:Female roe deer; At the island; King
Rye, a gender-neutral name, comes from the name Ray, meaning “female roe deer” or “at the island” in Old English and "king” in Old Spanish, French, and Catalan. This name is also shared with the grain that's used in the production of whiskey and bread, giving it several layers of significance. Baby can carry the weight of this name with them as they move through life, knowing that they'll always rule your world.

How Popular Is The Name Rye?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rye is currently #3388 on The Bump
Boy:Rye is currently #1907 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Rye is currently #2277 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rye is currently #4782 in U.S. births
Boy:Rye is currently #2531 in U.S. births
Girl:Rye is currently #9351 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#9351
in 2025
- 9351
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
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