Unisex · #3,793 in 2026

Rylin

Current Rank
#3,793
Peak Rank
#1,758 (2011)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-39%
👧 Girl peak #1,758 (2K total)
👦 Boy peak #1,884 (1K total)
👧As Girl Name
1999
First Year
2026
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#1758
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
28
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1994
First Year
2026
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#1884
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
31
Years Active

The Story of Rylin

As a girl name

Rylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1999, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 116 Rylins were born — ranking #1,758 that year. As of 2026, Rylin ranks #3,793 for girls with 40 births, falling sharply (-39%). In total, more than 2K Rylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Rylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1994, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 74 Rylins were born — ranking #1,884 that year. As of 2026, Rylin ranks #3,680 for boys with 31 births, falling sharply (-20%). In total, more than 1K Rylins 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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Names that sound like Rylin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rylin 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 Rylin

What does the name Rylin mean?
Rylin 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 Rylin in 2026?
In 2026, Rylin ranks #3,793 among girls' names in the U.S., with 40 babies given the name that year.
When was Rylin most popular?
Rylin reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #1,758 that year with 116 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rylin most popular?
Rylin has historically been most popular in Idaho, Arkansas, Iowa. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rylin.
Is Rylin a unisex name?
Yes — Rylin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 63% of Rylins assigned female and 37% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Rylin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rylin include Analee, Trenace, Payson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rylin

Rylin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Rylin's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #1,758. Use the chart and map above to compare Rylin'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.