Reighlynn
An invented name combining the popular name elements "Reign" and "Lynn".
Name Census estimates that about 252 living Americans carry the first name Reighlynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reighlynn today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reighlynn births was 2021 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reighlynn. 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
252
~ 1 in 1,360,136 Americans
Peak year
2021
28 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,323
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Reighlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reighlynn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 134 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
Reighlynn 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 Reighlynn 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 Reighlynn
The name Reighlynn is a relatively modern invention, with no clear linguistic or cultural origins. It appears to be a combination of various spelling elements, possibly influenced by Irish and Scottish naming conventions, but without a definitive root or meaning.
Despite its unique spelling, the name Reighlynn has no recorded historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records. This lack of documented usage suggests that it is a newly created name, likely within the past few decades.
The earliest known examples of the name Reighlynn are found in contemporary birth records and personal records, with no notable individuals bearing this name throughout history. Its creation and widespread usage seem to be a product of modern naming trends, where unique and distinctive names are often crafted by combining different linguistic elements.
While it is difficult to find any famous historical figures named Reighlynn due to its modern origins, a few individuals with this name have gained some recognition in recent years. One such person is Reighlynn Reichert, an American artist and illustrator known for her work in children's literature. Another is Reighlynn Parsons, a Canadian actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films.
As a relatively new name, Reighlynn does not have a rich historical lineage or cultural significance. Its popularity and usage are largely confined to modern times, reflecting contemporary naming trends and preferences for unique and distinctive monikers.
People
Reighlynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reighlynn 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
Reighlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reighlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 252 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reighlynn 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 1,360,136 US residents.
Is Reighlynn a common name?
We classify Reighlynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 254 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reighlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Reighlynn was 2021, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reighlynn is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Reighlynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reighlynn 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.