Ryelynn
A combination of the name Rye and the suffix Lynn, meaning "from the rye field meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 193 living Americans carry the first name Ryelynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ryelynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ryelynn births was 2012 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ryelynn. 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
193
~ 1 in 1,775,929 Americans
Peak year
2012
17 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,170
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Ryelynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ryelynn 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 128 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ryelynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ryelynn 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 Ryelynn 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 Ryelynn
The name Ryelynn is a relatively modern invention, and its origins and history are somewhat obscure. It appears to be a combination of the names Rylee and Lynn, both of which have their own distinct histories.
The name Rylee is an English variant of the Irish name Riley, which is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Raghailligh. This surname is believed to have originated from the word "riaghail," meaning "rule" or "ruler." The name Riley first gained popularity in Ireland and then spread to other English-speaking countries.
Lynn, on the other hand, is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "linn," which means "pool" or "waterfall." The name has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages and has been popular for both boys and girls.
The combination of Rylee and Lynn to form Ryelynn appears to be a relatively recent invention, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century. It is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of this name or trace its use in historical records or ancient texts.
While there are no notable historical figures specifically named Ryelynn, some individuals with similar names can be mentioned. Rylee Adkins (born 1996) is an American singer and songwriter. Lynn Anderson (1947-2015) was an American country music singer-songwriter. Lynn Whitfield (born 1953) is an American actress known for her roles in films like "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" and the television series "Greenleaf."
It is worth noting that the name Ryelynn, being a modern invention, does not have a rich historical background or deep cultural significance. Its popularity and usage are primarily driven by contemporary naming trends and personal preferences of parents rather than any historical or literary references.
People
Ryelynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ryelynn 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
Ryelynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ryelynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 193 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ryelynn 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 1,775,929 US residents.
Is Ryelynn a common name?
We classify Ryelynn 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, 194 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ryelynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Ryelynn was 2012, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ryelynn is about 10 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 Ryelynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ryelynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ryelynn 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 Ryelynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ryelynn 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 Ryelynn 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 common is the name Ryelynn?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Ryelynn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.