How Many People Are Named Raylyn?

Complete statistics for the name Raylyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Raylyn
Very Rare
American coinage

Raylyn is a very rare female name, with only 1,165 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 283,306 Americans. The majority of people named Raylyn are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~1,165
Living in US
1 in 283,306
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Elegant Confident Innovative
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes adventure and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,863
Worldwide Bearers
#312,842
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
269
🇺🇸 United States
1,165
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
161
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
45
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇲🇾 Malaysia
4
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3
🇦🇸 American Samoa
1
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
83 (7%)
♀ Female
1,082 (93%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
1,070
Would be under 30 (91%)
97
Would be 30–60 (8%)
10
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 1,177 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
79

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Raylyn Through the Generations

Raylyn emerged as a name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak popularity in 2013 with 70 births. Since then, it has maintained a steady presence, with most of its bearers being young adults. By 2023, 1,070 out of 1,165 individuals named Raylyn were under 30, indicating a strong preference among younger parents for this name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 55
Louisiana 10
Tennessee 10
Georgia 6
North Carolina 6

✨ Similar Names to Raylyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Raylyn's American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Raylyn

How Many People Have the Name Raylyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,165 people in the United States currently share the name Raylyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 283,306 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Raylyn a Common or Rare Name?

Raylyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Raylyn Mean?

Raylyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Raylyn in SSA data, approximately 7% are male and 93% are female.

When Was Raylyn Most Popular?

The name Raylyn reached peak popularity in 2013, with 70 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Raylyn?

Approximately 1,165 people named Raylyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,177. That works out to roughly 1 in 283,306 Americans.

Is Raylyn a rare name?

Raylyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 283,306 Americans has this name.

What does the name Raylyn mean?

Raylyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins.

Is Raylyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 7% of people named Raylyn are male and 93% are female.

When was Raylyn most popular?

Raylyn peaked in 2013 with 70 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,165
All-Time Births1,177
1 in X1 in 283,306
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2013
World Rank#312,842
Male %7%
Female %93%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.