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👧As Girl Name

1999

First Year

2026

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#1955

Peak Rank

1K

Total Count

28

Years Active

👦As Boy Name

2005

First Year

2023

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#4686

Peak Rank

149

Total Count

16

Years Active

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## The Story of Rilyn

### As a girl name

Rilyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2012: 100 births, good for #1,955 nationwide. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 55% of all recorded Rilyns. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #4,309 among girl names with 33 births, falling sharply (-28%). In total, more than 1K Rilyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Rilyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2005, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2012: 20 births, good for #4,686 nationwide. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 67% of all recorded Rilyns. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (7 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 149 Rilyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Rilyn

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

* [Rylan](/rylan)
* [Rollen](/rollen)
* Reline
* [Rolen](/rolen)
* [Rolan](/rolan)
* Rolon
* [Rulon](/rulon)
* [Rollin](/rollin)
* [Rolin](/rolin)
* Rilling
* Ringen
* [Rilla](/rilla)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Rilyn

What does the name Rilyn mean?

Rilyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rilyn in 2026?

In 2026, Rilyn ranks #4,309 among girls' names in the U.S., with 33 babies given the name that year.

When was Rilyn most popular?

Rilyn reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #1,955 that year with 100 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rilyn most popular?

Rilyn has historically been most popular in West Virginia, Iowa, Missouri. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rilyn.

Is Rilyn a unisex name?

Yes — Rilyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 90% of Rilyns assigned female and 10% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Rilyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rilyn include Janese, Lorre, Teal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧JanesePeak #1955](/janese)[👧LorrePeak #1955](/lorre)[👧TealPeak #1955](/teal)[👧AaradhyaPeak #1955](/aaradhya)

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦TerrynPeak #4686](/terryn)[👦GiannyPeak #4686](/gianny)[👦AnikethPeak #4686](/aniketh)[👦YadirPeak #4686](/yadir)

## About the name Rilyn 

Rilyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Rilyn's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #1,955\. Use the chart and map above to compare Rilyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2012 → ](/year/2012)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "R" → ](/letter/r)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.