Raelynn
A feminine name of American origin, a combination of "Rae" and "Lynn".
Name Census estimates that about 32,016 living Americans carry the first name Raelynn. It sits at #113 in the overall ranking, outside the top 50 but still well-represented. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Raelynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raelynn births was 2022 (2,730 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raelynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Although Raelynn is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 51 boys registered with the name since 1880.
- • Raelynn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
32K
~ 1 in 10,706 Americans
Peak year
2022
2,730 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#113
Tracked since 1947
Gender
Gender distribution for Raelynn
Out of the 32,373 babies given the name Raelynn since 1880, 99.8% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Raelynn as a male name
- Ranked #11,963 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (8 births)
Raelynn as a female name
- Ranked #113 in 2024
- 2,412 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (2,722 births)
Popularity
Raelynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raelynn from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 15,814 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raelynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Raelynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Raelynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 51 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Florida recorded the most babies named Raelynn, while Rhode Island, District of Columbia, Vermont recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 591 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Raelynn
The name Raelynn is a modern English name that has grown in popularity in recent decades. It is a combination of the names Rachel and Lynn, both of which have distinct origins and meanings.
The name Rachel is derived from the Hebrew name רָחֵל (Rāḥēl), which means "ewe" or "female sheep." In the biblical Book of Genesis, Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. This ancient Hebrew name has been used for centuries and has maintained its popularity across various cultures and religions.
The name Lynn, on the other hand, is derived from the old English word "linn," which refers to a waterfall or a pool. It was originally used as a surname and later became a popular given name, particularly as a middle name or as part of a compound name like Raelynn.
The earliest recorded use of the name Raelynn as a given name is believed to have been in the late 20th century, likely in the United States. It gained popularity as a combination of the traditional names Rachel and Lynn, reflecting the trend of creating unique and creative names by blending existing ones.
While there are no notable historical figures solely known by the name Raelynn, there have been several individuals with similar names or variations throughout history. One example is Rachel Lynn, an American actress and singer born in 1981. Another is Rae Lynn, a Canadian country music singer and songwriter born in 1993.
It's worth mentioning that the name Raelynn has been used by several fictional characters in literature, television, and film, contributing to its recognition and popularity. For instance, Raelynn is the name of a character in the novel "The Best Little Girl in the World" by Steven Levenkron, published in 1978.
Overall, Raelynn is a relatively modern name that combines the traditional elements of Rachel and Lynn, reflecting the cultural melting pot and creative naming trends of recent times, particularly in English-speaking countries.
People
Raelynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raelynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raelynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raelynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32,016 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raelynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 10,706 US residents.
Is Raelynn a common name?
We classify Raelynn as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 32,373 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raelynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Raelynn was 2022, when 2,730 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raelynn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raelynn a female name?
Yes, 99.8% of people registered as Raelynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.