Unisex · #7,882 in 2026

Rylyn

Current Rank
#7,882
Peak Rank
#3,778 (2013)
Total Babies
702
5-Yr Trend
-41%
👧 Girl peak #3,778 (702 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,619 (225 total)
👧As Girl Name
1998
First Year
2026
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#3778
Peak Rank
702
Total Count
27
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2005
First Year
2026
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#4619
Peak Rank
225
Total Count
22
Years Active

The Story of Rylyn

As a girl name

Rylyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1998, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 40 Rylyns were born — ranking #3,778 that year. As of 2026, Rylyn ranks #7,882 for girls with 13 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 702 Rylyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Rylyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2005, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 20 Rylyns were born — ranking #4,619 that year. As of 2026, Rylyn ranks #7,205 for boys with 10 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 225 Rylyns 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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Names that sound like Rylyn

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rylyn

What does the name Rylyn mean?
Rylyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Rylyn in 2026?
In 2026, Rylyn ranks #7,882 among girls' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Rylyn most popular?
Rylyn reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #3,778 that year with 40 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rylyn most popular?
Rylyn has historically been most popular in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rylyn.
Is Rylyn a unisex name?
Yes — Rylyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 76% of Rylyns assigned female and 24% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Rylyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rylyn include Rozalyn, Audris, Karaline. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rylyn

Rylyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 702 births in the dataset. Rylyn's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #3,778. Use the chart and map above to compare Rylyn'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.