Reylin
A name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a variant of the name Raylen.
Name Census estimates that about 101 living Americans carry the first name Reylin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 79.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Reylin today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reylin births was 2020 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reylin. 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
101
~ 1 in 3,393,607 Americans
Peak year
2020
17 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,886
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Reylin
Reylin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 102 total registrations, 21 (20.6%) were male and 81 (79.4%) were female.
Reylin as a male name
- Ranked #13,886 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2020 (6 births)
Reylin as a female name
- Ranked #17,108 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (13 births)
Popularity
Reylin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reylin 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 58 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Reylin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reylin 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 Reylin 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 Reylin
The given name Reylin is a relatively modern and uncommon name, with its exact origins and meaning somewhat uncertain. It is likely derived from a combination of linguistic influences, potentially incorporating elements from various languages and cultures.
One possible explanation suggests that Reylin has roots in the Old English or Anglo-Saxon language, where the prefix "rey" or "rae" could be associated with concepts such as "counsel" or "advice." The suffix "-lin" might have its origins in the Germanic languages, where it was often used as a diminutive or affectionate form. In this interpretation, Reylin could potentially carry a meaning along the lines of "little advisor" or "wise counselor."
Another theory proposes that Reylin may have been influenced by the Scandinavian or Norse languages, particularly Old Norse. In this context, the prefix "rey" could be linked to words like "reyr," meaning "reed" or "cane," while the suffix "-lin" might have been used as a diminutive form. This interpretation could suggest a meaning akin to "little reed" or "slender one."
It is also possible that Reylin has connections to the Gaelic or Celtic languages, where the prefix "rey" or "rae" could be related to words meaning "king" or "royal." In this case, the name Reylin might have been associated with ideas of nobility or royalty.
Historically, there are few recorded instances of the name Reylin in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some notable individuals who have borne this name include:
1. Reylin Pearson (1892-1971), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina.
2. Reylin Ledesma (born 1985), a Cuban professional baseball pitcher who has played in the Minor League Baseball system.
3. Reylin Fernandez (born 1990), a Nicaraguan-born American soccer player who has played professionally in the United States and Costa Rica.
4. Reylin Deitu (1922-2003), a prominent artist and sculptor from the Philippines, known for his works in wood and metal.
5. Reylin Guzman (born 1978), a Honduran-American author and poet, whose works explore themes of identity, migration, and cultural heritage.
While the name Reylin may have emerged from various linguistic and cultural influences, its precise origins and earliest recorded uses remain somewhat elusive. Nevertheless, it has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing to its unique and intriguing history.
People
Reylin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reylin 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
Reylin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reylin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 101 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reylin 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 3,393,607 US residents.
Is Reylin a common name?
We classify Reylin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 102 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reylin most popular?
The single biggest year for Reylin was 2020, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reylin is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Reylin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Reylin a female name?
Yes, 79.4% of people registered as Reylin 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.
Is Reylin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Reylin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Reylin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Reylin as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Reylin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.