Rising since 1988, #2,957 for girls today.
Popularity of Raylyn since 1963
Babies named Raylyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20 | 0 |
| 1970s | 15 | 0 |
| 1980s | 23 | 0 |
| 1990s | 96 | 0 |
| 2000s | 206 | 8 |
| 2010s | 514 | 63 |
| 2020s | 275 | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Raylyn is a modern feminine name that has been in use since at least 1963, though it remained quite rare for decades. It saw its peak popularity in 2012, when it ranked around 2,957th nationally. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 1988, reflecting the broader trend of -lyn suffixed names gaining favor in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, approximately one in every 28,701 baby girls is named Raylyn, highlighting its relative rarity. As a modern blend, Raylyn lacks deep historical roots but fits comfortably within the stylish pattern of names like Kaylyn and Jaylyn.
Raylyn first appears in U.S. records in 1963, a period when inventive -lyn suffix names (like Kaylyn, Jaylyn, and Braylyn) were on the rise. It is best understood as a modern coinage combining the classic name Ray (from Old French 'rei' meaning 'king', or as a short form of Raymond) with the fashionable feminine suffix -lyn, which derives from names like Lynn (of Welsh origin, meaning 'lake'). The name has no deeper historical or cultural roots beyond its recent blend.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Lynnie
Sibling names for Raylyn
Names that share Raylyn's style, for a brother or sister.
