Unisex · #2,962 in 2026

Raylin

Current Rank
#2,962
Peak Rank
#2,304 (2014)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-17%
👧 Girl peak #2,304 (1K total)
👦 Boy peak #2,863 (585 total)
👧As Girl Name
1992
First Year
2026
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#2304
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
35
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1991
First Year
2026
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#2863
Peak Rank
585
Total Count
30
Years Active

The Story of Raylin

As a girl name

Raylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 80 Raylins were born — ranking #2,304 that year. As of 2026, Raylin ranks #2,962 for girls with 56 births, falling sharply (-17%). In total, more than 1K Raylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Raylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 41 Raylins were born — ranking #2,863 that year. As of 2026, Raylin ranks #3,961 for boys with 28 births, holding steady (+3%). In total, more than 585 Raylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Raylin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Raylin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raylin

What does the name Raylin mean?
Raylin is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Raylin in 2026?
In 2026, Raylin ranks #2,962 among girls' names in the U.S., with 56 babies given the name that year.
When was Raylin most popular?
Raylin reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #2,304 that year with 80 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Raylin most popular?
Raylin has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Kentucky, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Raylin.
Is Raylin a unisex name?
Yes — Raylin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 71% of Raylins assigned female and 29% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Raylin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Raylin include Niamh, Mariama, Coleta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Raylin

Raylin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Raylin's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #2,304. Use the chart and map above to compare Raylin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.