Rylin
Of unknown origin, possibly an invented variant of Ryland.
Name Census estimates that about 2,740 living Americans carry the first name Rylin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 62.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Rylin today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rylin births was 2011 (190 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rylin. 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
- • Rylin sits in rare territory as a truly gender-neutral name, given to boys and girls in near-equal numbers.
- • Rylin is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.7K
~ 1 in 125,093 Americans
Peak year
2011
190 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,315
Tracked since 1994
Gender
Gender distribution for Rylin
Rylin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 2,764 total registrations, 1,028 (37.2%) were male and 1,736 (62.8%) were female.
Rylin as a male name
- Ranked #3,755 in 2024
- 30 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (74 births)
Rylin as a female name
- Ranked #3,315 in 2024
- 48 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (116 births)
Popularity
Rylin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rylin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,493 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rylin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rylin 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 Rylin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rylins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 22 states and territories. California, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Rylin, while New York, Missouri, Kansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rylin
The given name Rylin appears to be a modern, anglicized variation of the Irish name Riolan or Riolán. The name is derived from the Gaelic words "rí" meaning "king" and "lán" meaning "full" or "complete". Together, the name can be interpreted as "full king" or "complete ruler".
The earliest recorded use of the name Riolan dates back to the 6th century AD, when it was borne by an Irish prince and warrior. Records indicate that Riolan was the son of Áed Dub, a king of the Dál Fiatach dynasty in the province of Ulster. Riolan is mentioned in several medieval Irish annals and genealogies, but little is known about his life and deeds.
In the 9th century, another notable figure named Riolan appears in the historical records. This Riolan was an Irish monk and scribe who resided at the monastery of Clonmacnoise. He is credited with transcribing and preserving several important manuscripts, including a copy of the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of events in Ireland from the 5th to the 16th century.
The name Riolan remained in use among Irish families throughout the Middle Ages, but it was relatively uncommon. One notable bearer was Riolan O'Moloney, a 16th-century Irish chieftain and leader of the O'Moloney clan in County Clare. He is mentioned in the Annals of the Four Masters for his involvement in various conflicts and disputes with neighboring clans.
Another historical figure named Riolan was Riolan Finn, a 17th-century Irish poet and bard from County Sligo. He was known for his compositions in the Irish language and his patronage by several noble families in the region.
As the name transitioned to its modern anglicized form, Rylin, it became more widely used, particularly in the United States and Canada. One of the earliest recorded examples of the spelling "Rylin" is Rylin Tryon, an American soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War and is mentioned in historical records from the late 18th century.
Overall, while the name Rylin has its roots in ancient Irish tradition, it has evolved and gained popularity in more recent times, perhaps due to its unique and distinctive sound. However, its historical origins and meaning as a "full king" or "complete ruler" can still be traced back to its Gaelic predecessors.
People
Rylin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rylin 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
Rylin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rylin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,740 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rylin 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 125,093 US residents.
Is Rylin a common name?
We classify Rylin as "Rare". It ranks above 94.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,764 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rylin most popular?
The single biggest year for Rylin was 2011, when 190 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rylin is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rylin a female name?
Yes, 62.8% of people registered as Rylin 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.