How Many People Are Named Rilyn?
Complete statistics for the name Rilyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rilyn is a very rare female name, with only 1,387 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 237,976 Americans. Almost all of these individuals are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 is associated with spiritual growth and humanitarian efforts.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 1,397 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rilyn Through the Generations
Rilyn emerged as a name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak popularity in 2012 with 120 births. Since then, it has maintained a stable presence, with 1,397 under-30-year-olds carrying the name, indicating its status as a genuinely modern choice. The name's rarity and recent surge suggest it's favored among younger parents looking for unique monikers.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rilyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rilyn
How Many People Have the Name Rilyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,387 people in the United States currently share the name Rilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 237,976 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rilyn a Common or Rare Name?
Rilyn 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 Rilyn Mean?
Rilyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rilyn in SSA data, approximately 11% are male and 89% are female.
When Was Rilyn Most Popular?
The name Rilyn reached peak popularity in 2012, with 120 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Rilyn?
Approximately 1,387 people named Rilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,397. That works out to roughly 1 in 237,976 Americans.
Is Rilyn a rare name?
Rilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 237,976 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rilyn mean?
Rilyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rilyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 11% of people named Rilyn are male and 89% are female.
When was Rilyn most popular?
Rilyn peaked in 2012 with 120 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.