Rising since 1992, #3,211 for girls today.
Popularity of Raylin since 1991
Babies named Raylin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 92 | 21 |
| 2000s | 272 | 77 |
| 2010s | 668 | 302 |
| 2020s | 347 | 143 |
Meaning & origin
Raylin is a modern coinage that emerged in U.S. birth records in 1992, blending the name Ray with the popular suffix -lin. As of 2025, it ranks 3,211 nationally, with about 1 in every 32,801 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2014, and its trajectory has been rising steadily since 1992. While top state concentrations are not yet recorded, the name reflects broader trends in feminine-leaning invented names with the -lin ending. Its unisex usage makes it a versatile choice, though it is more commonly given to girls. The etymology draws on the Germanic root of Raymond (ragin for 'counsel' and mund for 'protector'), giving the name a subtle connotation of wisdom and guardianship.
Raylin is a modern coinage, blending the name Ray (itself a short form of Raymond, from Germanic 'ragin' meaning counsel and 'mund' meaning protection) with the fashionable suffix -lin, also seen in names like Kaylin and Braylin. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1992 and has since been used for both girls and boys, though it is more common for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Rae, Lin, Linnie
Sibling names for Raylin
Names that share Raylin's style, for a brother or sister.
