Holding steady, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Rylon since 1996
Babies named Rylon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 192 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Rylon is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1996. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, though it has always remained quite uncommon. As of 2025, it ranks 6,143rd nationally, with about 1 in 122,005 boys receiving the name that year. The trajectory of Rylon has been stable over the past decade, suggesting a consistent but small usage. The name is most likely a blend of the trendy 'Ry-' sound (as in Ryan and Ryder) with the popular '-lon' ending, following a pattern seen in other modern coinages. Rylon has not been recorded in any top state lists, indicating its usage is spread thinly across the country. Its appeal lies in its distinctive yet familiar sound, appealing to parents seeking a unique but not outlandish name.
Rylon is a relatively recent creation, first recorded in the United States in 1996. It may have been formed by combining the popular sound 'Ry-' (as in Ryan or Ryder) with the suffix '-lon', a fashionable ending seen in names like Jylon and Kylon. The name does not have a known historical or linguistic derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ry, Rylo
Sibling names for Rylon
Names that share Rylon's style, for a brother or sister.
