Declining since 2017, #502 for girls today.
Popularity of Raelyn since 1949
Babies named Raelyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 135 |
| 1970s | 162 |
| 1980s | 304 |
| 1990s | 721 |
| 2000s | 1,794 |
| 2010s | 8,022 |
| 2020s | 4,583 |
Meaning & origin
Raelyn entered the U.S. naming scene in 1949 and gained steady traction through the late 20th century, becoming a staple of the modern -lyn craze. Its peak year was 2017, when it reached its highest rank, but as of 2025 it has been falling in popularity, currently sitting at rank 502 with about 1 in every 2,715 girls receiving the name. The name is most popular in South Dakota, Mississippi, and South Carolina. Despite its relatively recent coinage, Raelyn has endured for decades, reflecting the enduring appeal of blended feminine names that combine familiar elements with a soft, modern sound.
Raelyn is a modern coinage formed from the names Rae (a short form of Rachel or a feminine variant of Ray) and Lyn (a popular suffix derived from names like Linda or Lynn). It emerged in the mid-20th century as part of the trend creating compound feminine names with the -lyn/-lynn ending. The name has been consistently used in the United States since the 1950s, with a notable rise in popularity during the 2000s and 2010s.
Where Raelyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rae, Lyn, Ray
Sibling names for Raelyn
Names that share Raelyn's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Raelyn
Names whose popularity has moved with Raelyn's over the last 50 years.
