Rhylan
Regional variation of "Raylan", potentially a combination of "Ray" and the name "Lanny".
Name Census estimates that about 1,005 living Americans carry the first name Rhylan. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 66.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Rhylan today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rhylan births was 2019 (74 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rhylan. 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.
Key insights
- • Rhylan is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 11 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 341,049 Americans
Peak year
2019
74 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,952
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Rhylan
Rhylan is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,013 total registrations, 669 (66.0%) were male and 344 (34.0%) were female.
Rhylan as a male name
- Ranked #3,952 in 2024
- 28 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (49 births)
Rhylan as a female name
- Ranked #8,825 in 2024
- 12 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (29 births)
Popularity
Rhylan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rhylan 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 612 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rhylan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rhylan 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 Rhylan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rhylans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Alabama recorded the most babies named Rhylan, while Tennessee, Oklahoma, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rhylan
The name Rhylan is a relatively modern and uncommon name, with its origins unclear. Some suggest it may be a variant spelling of the Welsh name Rhylan, which is derived from the word "rhi" meaning "ardent" or "enthusiastic." Others believe it may be a combination of the Welsh name Rhys and the English name Dylan.
Despite its obscure roots, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Rhylan. One of the earliest recorded instances is Rhylan ap Iorwerth, a 12th-century Welsh nobleman and warrior who fought alongside Owain Gwynedd against the English during the Anarchy.
In the 16th century, Rhylan Meredith was a renowned Welsh poet and bard, known for his intricate cynghanedd (a complex Welsh poetic form) and his contributions to the literary culture of Wales during the Renaissance period.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and we find Rhylan Jones (1820-1887), a Welsh-born American businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the coal industry. He was a prominent figure in the Welsh community of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and was instrumental in establishing several Welsh churches and organizations in the area.
In the realm of sports, Rhylan Coxwell was a notable English cricketer who played for Somerset County Cricket Club in the early 20th century. Born in 1893, he was a skilled right-handed batsman and occasional wicket-keeper.
More recently, Rhylan Griffith (1958-2011) was a Canadian actor best known for his roles in television series such as "Due South" and "Robson Arms." He was also an accomplished stage actor and received numerous accolades for his performances throughout his career.
While the name Rhylan may lack a clear historical lineage, these individuals have left their mark in various fields, contributing to the rich tapestry of culture and society through their achievements and legacies.
People
Rhylan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rhylan 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
Rhylan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rhylan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,005 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rhylan 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 341,049 US residents.
Is Rhylan a common name?
We classify Rhylan as "Rare". It ranks above 90.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,013 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rhylan most popular?
The single biggest year for Rhylan was 2019, when 74 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rhylan is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rhylan a male name?
Yes, 66.0% of people registered as Rhylan in the SSA data are male. 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.