Raylynne
A feminine name derived from the English "ray" and "lynn", meaning "bright meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the first name Raylynne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Raylynne today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raylynne births was 2014 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raylynne. 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.
People living today
126
~ 1 in 2,720,273 Americans
Peak year
2014
12 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,886
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Raylynne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raylynne from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 79 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Raylynne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raylynne 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 Raylynne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Raylynne
The name Raylynne is a relatively modern invention, likely created by combining the name Ray, a diminutive form of the name Raymond, with the suffix "-lynne." The name Raymond itself is derived from the Germanic elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "mund" meaning "protector," resulting in a name that roughly translates to "counselor protector."
While the name Raylynne does not have a long historical lineage, it follows a trend of creating unique and personalized names by blending existing names or elements with new suffixes or prefixes. This trend gained popularity in the late 20th century as parents sought to give their children distinctive and individualized names.
There are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that mention the name Raylynne specifically. However, the name shares roots with the more established name Raymond, which has a richer historical background.
As for notable individuals bearing the name Raylynne, records are scarce due to its relative novelty. However, here are a few individuals who have carried this name:
1. Raylynne Evelyn Whitehead (born 1982) is an American entrepreneur and author known for her work in the field of personal development and self-empowerment.
2. Raylynne Marie Johnson (born 1988) is a Canadian actress and model who has appeared in several television commercials and minor film roles.
3. Raylynne Elizabeth Simmons (born 1995) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA.
4. Raylynne Olivia Williams (born 2001) is a British child prodigy and the youngest person ever to be admitted to the University of Cambridge at the age of 9.
5. Raylynne Grace Hawkins (born 2005) is an American child actress who has appeared in several television shows and movies, including her breakout role in the critically acclaimed film "The Miracle Season" in 2018.
While the name Raylynne is relatively new and may not have a rich historical background, it reflects the contemporary trend of creating unique and personalized names by combining existing elements, often inspired by more established names like Raymond.
People
Raylynne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raylynne 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
Raylynne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raylynne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 126 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raylynne 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 2,720,273 US residents.
Is Raylynne a common name?
We classify Raylynne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 127 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raylynne most popular?
The single biggest year for Raylynne was 2014, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raylynne is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raylynne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raylynne 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.