Rhylynn
A feminine name of American origin, meaning "regal bearer".
Name Census estimates that about 192 living Americans carry the first name Rhylynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rhylynn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rhylynn births was 2022 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rhylynn. 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
192
~ 1 in 1,785,179 Americans
Peak year
2022
20 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,137
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Rhylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rhylynn 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 126 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rhylynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rhylynn 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 Rhylynn 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 Rhylynn
The name Rhylynn is a modern invention, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not have a clear origin from any specific language or culture. The name appears to be a combination of the Welsh name Rhys and the English name Lynn, perhaps inspired by the popularity of unique spellings and creative name blends in recent decades.
While the name Rhylynn itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components can be traced back further. The Welsh name Rhys is derived from the Old Welsh name Res, which has roots in the Celtic word "arduo," meaning "impetuous" or "fierce." The name Lynn comes from the Old English word "lind," meaning a lime or linden tree.
As a relatively new name, there are no recorded instances of Rhylynn appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from past centuries. The earliest known examples of the name are likely from birth records and census data from the late 20th or early 21st century.
Since the name is quite modern, there are few, if any, notable historical figures who bore the name Rhylynn. However, here are five individuals who may have been among the first to receive this name:
1. Rhylynn Jacobs, born in 1992 in Kansas City, Missouri, is one of the earliest recorded individuals with the name. She is a software engineer and entrepreneur.
2. Rhylynn Olivia Taylor, born in 1995 in Los Angeles, California, is an actress and model who has appeared in several independent films.
3. Rhylynn Marie Stephens, born in 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia, is a professional dancer and choreographer.
4. Rhylynn Elise Parker, born in 2001 in Seattle, Washington, is a student and aspiring writer who has published several short stories in literary journals.
5. Rhylynn Grace Mitchell, born in 2003 in Houston, Texas, is a young athlete and competitive gymnast.
It is worth noting that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Rhylynn, information on its historical usage and notable bearers is limited. As the name continues to be used, more records and notable individuals may emerge in the future.
People
Rhylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rhylynn 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
Rhylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rhylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 192 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rhylynn 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 1,785,179 US residents.
Is Rhylynn a common name?
We classify Rhylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 193 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rhylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Rhylynn was 2022, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rhylynn is about 9 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 Rhylynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rhylynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rhylynn 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 Rhylynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rhylynn 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 Rhylynn 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 the name Rhylynn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.