Declining since 2012, #3,130 for girls today.
Popularity of Rylin since 1994
Babies named Rylin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 28 |
| 2000s | 417 | 300 |
| 2010s | 968 | 525 |
| 2020s | 395 | 212 |
Meaning & origin
Rylin is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 1999. It reached its peak rank of number 1,748 in 2011, after which its usage has steadily declined. As of 2025, the name sits at rank 3,130, with approximately 1 in every 31,515 newborns named Rylin. The name is most popular in California, among the few states where it has notable usage. Rylin is used for both genders, though the majority of bearers are female. Like many contemporary names formed from blended elements, Rylin lacks a historical or linguistic origin and reflects modern naming preferences for melodic, unisex-sounding names ending in -lin.
Rylin is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1999. It likely arose from combining elements of established names like Ryan or Ryder with the fashionable -lin suffix seen in names such as Kaitlin and Evelyn. The name has no traditional etymology or historical usage outside of late 20th-century American naming trends.
Where Rylin is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ry, Ryle, Lin
Sibling names for Rylin
Names that share Rylin's style, for a brother or sister.
