Raylyn
90% girls · 10% boys
About Raylyn
Raylyn is a contemporary feminine name that combines elements of popular names Ray and Lynn. This blend gives it a modern feel while maintaining familiar sounds. Likely developed in the late 20th century, Raylyn follows the trend of combination names that emerged in American naming practices. The first element 'Ray' brings associations with light and brightness (from the French 'roi' meaning king or the English 'ray' of sunshine), while 'lyn' is a common name suffix derived from Welsh elements meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall.' Raylyn remains relatively uncommon, giving children with this name a sense of individuality. The name has a bright, cheerful quality and offers the potential for nicknames like Ray or Lyn.
Raylyn is also given to boys, where it ranks #11694 in the US.
Pronounced RAY-lin.
As of October 2026, Raylyn ranked #11694 for boys and #2988 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7967 for boys in 2013 and #2796 for girls in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,218 | 51 | 28.5 |
| 2015 | #3,117 | 54 | 30.3 |
| 2016 | #3,456 | 46 | 26 |
| 2017 | #3,006 | 55 | 31.9 |
| 2018 | #3,040 | 54 | 31.7 |
| 2019 | #3,492 | 45 | 26.8 |
| 2020 | #3,725 | 40 | 24.7 |
| 2021 | #3,994 | 37 | 22.5 |
| 2022 | #2,919 | 58 | 35.4 |
| 2023 | #3,414 | 47 | 29.3 |
| 2024 | #4,007 | 37 | 22.8 |
| 2025 | #2,988 | 56 | 34.8 |