Raylynn first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Raylynn has been for the last 49 years (from 1976 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Raylynn

A feminine name combining the diminutive "ray" and "lynn", meaning a beautiful meadow.

Popularity of Raylynn by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Raylynn is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 98% of people named Raylynn being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 197 female babies and 5 male babies born with the name Raylynn.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 5 baby boys were named Raylynn in 2024, despite it being a predominantly female name. We'd love to know why!

YearMale CountFemale Count
20245197
20230185
20220190
20215210
20207210
20196211
20180209
20178248
20166218
20150196
20145166
20130147
20129158
20115103
20100108
2009090
2008082
2007063
2006062
2005051
2004047
2003044
2002038
2001042
2000037
1999028
1998020
1997028
1996023
1995021
1994014
1993015
1992013
1991022
1990013
1989018
1988013
1987012
198609
198505
198408
198208
198109
198006
197905
197708
197607

The history of the first name Raylynn

The name Raylynn is a modern construction that combines the names Ray and Lynn. It does not have a deep historical origin or cultural significance.

Ray is a Medieval English name derived from the Germanic name Ragin, meaning "counsel" or "advice." It was a common name among the Norman nobility after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Lynn is an English surname that originated as a place name, referring to a town in Norfolk, England.

There are no known historical references to the name Raylynn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The name appears to have emerged in the late 20th century as a combination of the two names, likely inspired by the trend of creating unique and creative names for newborns.

Due to its recent origin, there are no famous historical figures or notable people from earlier periods who bore the name Raylynn. However, here are five individuals with this name from modern times:

  1. Raylynn Hutchinson, an American singer and songwriter from Texas, born in 1996.
  2. Raylynn Leal, an American beauty pageant titleholder who competed in Miss Teen USA 2017.
  3. Raylynn Barker, an American child actress known for her role in the TV series "Raising Hope" (2010-2014).
  4. Raylynn Conner, an American competitive cheerleader and social media personality.
  5. Raylynn Torres, an American gymnast who competed in the 2021 Nastia Liukin Cup.

While the name Raylynn lacks a deep historical background, its popularity reflects modern trends in naming conventions, with parents opting for unique and creative combinations of traditional names.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Raylynn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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