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Calling all Ryans! It's time to celebrate National Ryan Day and show the world why your name is the best. Share your favorite memories, stories, and photos.
Get ready to celebrate all the Ryans out there on National Ryan Day on October 14! This day is dedicated to everyone with the name Ryan, which has been a popular name for boys since the 1970s. It's also a fun way to honor the many famous Ryans in the world, from actors and musicians to athletes and politicians. So whether you're a Ryan yourself or know someone with this awesome name, be sure to join in on the festivities and spread some love for all things "Ryan"!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popularity of the Name Ryan</div><div class='timeline-text'>The name Ryan significantly rose in popularity during the 1970s in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Famous Ryans Emerge</div><div class='timeline-text'>More Ryans started to make a name for themselves in the entertainment industry during the 1990s, like actor Ryan Phillippe and singer Ryan Cabrera.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ryan Lochte Breaks World Record</div><div class='timeline-text'>Swimmer Ryan Lochte broke the world record in the 200-meter backstroke at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ryan Gosling's Rise in Hollywood</div><div class='timeline-text'>Actor Ryan Gosling received widespread recognition and acclaim for his roles in "Drive" and "Crazy, Stupid, Love" in 2011.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Paul Ryan Runs for Vice President</div><div class='timeline-text'>Republican politician Paul Ryan was the Vice Presidential nominee with Mitt Romney in the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Ryan Day Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Ryan Day was celebrated, honoring everyone with the name Ryan on October 14, 2016.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Ryan-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite all your friends named Ryan and have a fun party celebrating them! Decorate with Ryan-inspired decorations and serve Ryan's favorite foods.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a Ryan scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hide clues and items related to famous Ryans (Gosling, Reynolds, Seacrest, etc.) around the house or neighborhood and have your friends compete to see who can find them all first.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a Ryan look-alike contest</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Encourage your friends named Ryan to dress up as their favorite Ryan (or any famous person named Ryan) and have a contest for the best look-alike. Bonus points for nailing the iconic hairstyles.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch movies starring Ryans</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Have a movie marathon featuring films with Ryan as the lead actor. Some suggestions include "The Notebook," "Deadpool," "La La Land," and "Drive."</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send Ryan-themed gifts or cards</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread some Ryan love by sending your friends named Ryan personalized gifts or cards with a special message just for them. It's sure to make their day!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrating a special group of people</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Ryan Day is a chance to recognize and celebrate all the wonderful individuals named Ryan. It's a day to honor their unique qualities and contributions to the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Bringing people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you're a Ryan yourself or know someone with the name, National Ryan Day is a great opportunity to connect and bond over your shared name. It's a day to celebrate your name and the community it brings.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Paying tribute to influential Ryans</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There have been many famous and accomplished individuals with the name Ryan, from actors and athletes to politicians and musicians. National Ryan Day is a chance to remember and honor these influential figures who share the same name.</p></div></div>
National Ryan Day is celebrated on October 14th every year. In 2024 National Ryan Day will occur on a Monday.
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