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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rhylyn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rhylo|Rhylynn
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Rhylyn

RHY-lin · 2 syllables

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Girl
#13136
↑↑ Surging
#13136
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 4
Peak rank
#13136 in 2024
5yr change
+3955 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20232024

Rank #13136 · Rising since 2023

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Rhylyn

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13136

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+3955 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
28 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticWelshGirlNatureModern2-syllableRareRisingInventedFeminine-suffixLyricalContemporary
Character
passionate and spirited
STRONG
High confidence

Rhylyn is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #13136 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +3955 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#13136 · very rare
Rhylyn at a Glance
Meaning:From Welsh 'Rhys' meaning 'ardor' or 'enthusiasm', with the feminine diminutive suffix '-lyn' meaning 'lake'
Language root:Welsh · Celtic
Peak rank:#13136 in 2024
5yr change:+3955 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Rhys◈Ryland◈Rylin◈Rowan◈Raleigh◈
Similar Style
BronwynGwendolynAnwenCerysKiera
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Rhylyn
GwynethElowenAsher◈Llewellyn◈Bryn◈CoraSiennaFinn◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rhylyn · Overview
Summary

Rhylyn is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #13136 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Rhylyn scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 3955 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Modern character
Rhylyn carries a bold, cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Rhylyn is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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