Girl · #9,521 in 2026

Rhaelyn

Name: Popularity of the name Rhaelyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rhaelyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,521

Peak Rank

#9,608 (2023)

Total Babies

116

5-Yr Trend

+17%

2007

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#9608

Peak Rank

116

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rhaelyn

Rhaelyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 10 Rhaelyns were born — ranking #9,608 that year. As of 2026, Rhaelyn ranks #9,521 for baby girls with 10 births, rising sharply (+17% over the past five years). In total, more than 116 Rhaelyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Rhaelyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rhaelyn 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 Rhaelyn

What does the name Rhaelyn mean?

Rhaelyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rhaelyn in 2026?

In 2026, Rhaelyn ranks #9,521 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Rhaelyn most popular?

Rhaelyn reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #9,608 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Rhaelyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rhaelyn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Rhaelyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rhaelyn include Lemmie, Estes, Starley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rhaelyn

Rhaelyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 116 births in the dataset. Rhaelyn's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #9,608. Use the chart and map above to compare Rhaelyn'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.