Rylynn

Rylynn blends a number of modern trends: love for name Riley, the addition of the -lyn suffix, replacement of a vowel with a Y, a nature-connected meaning, and a slightly unisex, surname-inspired feel. The name peaked in 2019 when 209 girls were given the name, though recent years have seen if decline.

A modern creation, Rylyn is variation of Riley, or an alternative form of Rylan or Ryland. Both of Irish origin and associated with the growing of rye, the addition of -lynn could offer the alternative meanings "rye by the lake" or "beautiful rye".

Given to 113 girls in 2024, the name has been used by fitness influencer Tiffani Robbins and by Instgrammers "browngirlfarms". Guitarist Andy McKee has a song called "Rylynn", written in memory of a friend's daughter.

Rylynn is also given to boys, where it ranks #8784 in the US.

Pronounced RY-lin.

As of October 2026, Rylynn ranked #1523 for girls and #8784 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1153 for girls in 2019 and #6190 for boys in 2011.