Horseman or rider
Ryden is a modern English name likely derived from the Old English elements 'ridere', meaning rider or horseman, and 'denu', meaning valley. It may also be interpreted as a contemporary variation of the surname Ryden or a stylistic blend of names like Ryan and Hayden.
Less common today
Ryden isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,281 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
