Rylynn
A modern invented name combining elements meaning "rye" and "little lake or waterfall".
Name Census estimates that about 3,067 living Americans carry the first name Rylynn. It is a predominantly female name (96.3% of registrations). The average person named Rylynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rylynn births was 2016 (218 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rylynn. 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
- • Although Rylynn is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 114 boys registered with the name since 1880.
- • Rylynn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
3.1K
~ 1 in 111,756 Americans
Peak year
2016
218 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#1,781
Tracked since 1996
Gender
Gender distribution for Rylynn
Rylynn leans heavily female at 96.3% of total registrations, but 114 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Rylynn as a male name
- Ranked #9,579 in 2023
- 8 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2011 (14 births)
Rylynn as a female name
- Ranked #1,781 in 2024
- 113 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (209 births)
Popularity
Rylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rylynn 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 1,886 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rylynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rylynn 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 Rylynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rylynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 31 states and territories. Ohio, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Rylynn, while Nevada, Kansas, Idaho recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 57 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rylynn
The name Rylynn is a relatively modern name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is an English name that combines the names Ryan and Lynn. The name Ryan is derived from the Irish surname Ó Riain, meaning "descendant of Rian." Rian was a common Irish personal name derived from the word "rí," meaning "king." The name Lynn, on the other hand, has its roots in the Welsh name Llyn, meaning "lake" or "pool."
While the name Rylynn itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components have been around for centuries. The name Ryan has been used in Ireland for generations, with records dating back to the 13th century. Similarly, the name Lynn has been used in England and Wales for hundreds of years.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rylynn was in the late 20th century. It gained popularity as a unique combination of traditional names, reflecting the trend of creating new names by blending existing ones.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals with the name Rylynn. Rylynn Nelson, born in 1985, is an American basketball player who played for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Rylynn Andera, born in 1992, is a Canadian actress known for her roles in television shows like "Supernatural" and "The Killing."
In the literary world, Rylynn Yolene is a fictional character from the "Daughters of the Moon" book series by Lynne Ewing, published in the early 2000s. Although a relatively modern name, Rylynn has also been used in various creative works, contributing to its growing popularity.
It is worth noting that while the name Rylynn may not have a long historical lineage, it carries the cultural and linguistic influences of its component names, which have been in use for centuries. As a unique and modern name, Rylynn has gained recognition and popularity in recent decades, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of naming traditions.
People
Rylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rylynn 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
Rylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,067 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rylynn 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 111,756 US residents.
Is Rylynn a common name?
We classify Rylynn as "Rare". It ranks above 95.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,091 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Rylynn was 2016, when 218 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rylynn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rylynn a female name?
Yes, 96.3% of people registered as Rylynn 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.