Declining since 2013, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Railyn since 1994
Babies named Railyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 156 |
| 2010s | 503 |
| 2020s | 216 |
Meaning & origin
Railyn is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name list in 1994, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of creating new names by blending existing elements. Its peak usage came in 2013, when it ranked highest in popularity. Since then, its use has been falling steadily, with a current 1-in-55,423 occurrence among girls born in 2025. The name is most common in Florida, suggesting regional preference for its sound and style. Like many names ending in -lyn, Railyn fits a pattern that includes Raelyn, Kailyn, and Brynlee, all of which rose in the late 1990s and 2000s.
Railyn is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1994. It appears to be a blend of the element Rae (itself a short form of Rachel or a feminine variant of Ray) and the fashionable suffix -lyn (from names like Evelyn or Lynn). The name does not have pre-modern roots or an established meaning outside of its components.
Where Railyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rae, Lyn
Sibling names for Railyn
Names that share Railyn's style, for a brother or sister.
