Cereal grain; island meadow
As a nature name, Rye refers to the hardy cereal grain used in bread and spirits. It may also derive from the Old English word 'eg', meaning island or meadow, often used as a topographic surname for someone living near a riverbank. In recent years, it has gained traction as a minimalist, earthy alternative to names like Ryan or Riley.
About 53 boys were named Rye in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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