Ryoma

A boy's name of Japanese origin with 85 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

If you're considering Ryoma, you're looking at a name that fewer than 85 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.

The open, warm ending gives Ryoma a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.

Ryoma is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Ryoma is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, commonly written with kanji meaning 'dragon horse' (ryū 'dragon' + ma 'horse'). Sakamoto Ryōma was one of the key figures in overthrowing the Tokugawa shogunate, helping forge modern Japan.

Ryoma is the dragon horse — a name of revolutionary Japanese heroism and national transformation.

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In the American context, Ryoma is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1990–2023). Its Japanese roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

With 85 total births, Ryoma exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1990

2002

Peak

9 births

1990

First recorded

34 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Ryoma has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1990.

First appeared: 1990Peak: 2002 (9 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ryoma
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	10	#13866	▼
2010s	24	#11945	▼
2000s	39	#10720	▲
1990s	12	#8767	—

The Story of Ryoma

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2002, Ryoma is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Ryoma are most likely born between 1992 and 2012.

How rare is Ryoma?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ryoma is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 2000s with 39 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Ryoma by the numbers

Would fill 2 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(14 years, 1990–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ryoma
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#13784	0
2022	5	#13948	-1 (-16.7%)
2013	6	#11881	0
2012	6	#11991	0
2011	6	#11989	0
2010	6	#11919	0
2008	6	#12277	+1 (20.0%)
2005	5	#12986	0
2004	5	#12863	-1 (-16.7%)
2003	6	#10618	-3 (-33.3%)
2002	9	#7518	+1 (12.5%)
2000	8	#8060	+1 (14.3%)
1998	7	#8284	+2 (40.0%)
1990	5	#9250	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ryoma a boy's or girl's name?

Ryoma is primarily a boy's name.

When was Ryoma most popular?

Ryoma reached its peak popularity in 2002 with 9 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Ryoma?

Ryoma is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 85 babies in the U.S. since 1990. Its peak was in 2002.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2023