Reilynn
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly combining elements meaning "red" and "meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 272 living Americans carry the first name Reilynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reilynn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reilynn births was 2023 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reilynn. 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
272
~ 1 in 1,260,126 Americans
Peak year
2023
24 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,092
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Reilynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reilynn 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 141 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Reilynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reilynn 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 Reilynn 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 Reilynn
Reilynn is a relatively modern name that does not have a long or extensive history. It is believed to be a combination of the Scottish name Reilly, derived from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Raghailligh meaning "descendent of Raghaillach," and the English suffix "lynn" meaning pool or lake.
The name Reilynn likely originated in the late 20th or early 21st century as a creative blend of existing names and elements. It does not have any known direct connections to ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier time periods.
Due to its recent emergence, there are no recorded examples of individuals named Reilynn throughout history until the late 20th century. However, here are a few notable people who have borne this name in modern times:
1. Reilynn Testa (born 2003) is an American child actress known for her role as Nadia in the television series "The Big Show Show."
2. Reilynn Trosper (born 2010) is an American child actress who has appeared in various television commercials and short films.
3. Reilynn Farrar (born 2005) is an American child model and actress who has been featured in print advertisements and television shows.
4. Reilynn Kroon (born 2010) is a South African child actress known for her role as Mia in the television series "Binnelanders."
5. Reilynn Menz (born 2008) is an American child model and actress who has appeared in various print and television advertisements.
While the name Reilynn is relatively new and does not have an extensive historical background, its combination of elements from Scottish and English origins has contributed to its increasing popularity in recent decades.
People
Reilynn + last name combinations
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FAQ
Reilynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reilynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 272 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reilynn 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 1,260,126 US residents.
Is Reilynn a common name?
We classify Reilynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 274 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reilynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Reilynn was 2023, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reilynn is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Reilynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reilynn 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.