Where rye is grown; island meadow
Rylann is a modern American adaptation of the English surname Ryland. It likely derives from Old English elements meaning 'rye land' or 'island meadow,' combining a rustic heritage with a contemporary feminine spelling.
Less common today
Rylann isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,919 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
