Girl · #1,848 in 2026

Rylynn

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

Current Rank

#1,848

Peak Rank

#1,149 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-31%

1996

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#1149

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rylynn

The earliest SSA record of Rylynn as a baby girl name dates back to 1996, when 5 babies received it. 2016 was its biggest year on record, with 209 newborns named Rylynn — #1,190 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 56% of all recorded Rylynns. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,848 among baby girl names with 109 births, falling sharply (-31%). In total, more than 3K Rylynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Rylynn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rylynn 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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Rolen
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Rulon
Rollin
Rolin
Rilling
Ringen
Rilla

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rylynn

What does the name Rylynn mean?

Rylynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rylynn in 2026?

In 2026, Rylynn ranks #1,848 among girls' names in the U.S., with 109 babies given the name that year.

When was Rylynn most popular?

Rylynn reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #1,149 that year with 209 babies given the name.

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

Rylynn has historically been most popular in Nebraska, Indiana, Idaho. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rylynn.

Is Rylynn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rylynn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rylynn include Catherin, Ria, Shanay. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rylynn

Rylynn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Rylynn's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #1,149. Use the chart and map above to compare Rylynn'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.