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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rilynn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rilyn|Rilynne
Celtic◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Rilynn

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RIL-in · 2 syllables

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Girl
#1770
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Girl
#1770
Popularity score: 24
↓ Fading
Peak
#1086 in 2020
5yr
-232 ranks
Velocity
-232
Birth frequency
3.2 per 100,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13902 in 2022

Peak: #10556 in 2021

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

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

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.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212022

Rank #13902 · Falling since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1770 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Rilynn

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1770

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-232 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
Won't be common in class

Rilynn scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureUnisex2-syllableModern blendSurname-inspiredWaterRoyal
STRONG
High confidence

Rilynn is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1770 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -232 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Rilynn at a Glance
Meaning:Blend of Ri (king) and Lynn (lake/water). A modern creation combining Celtic royal imagery with nature elements.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1086 in 2020
5yr change:-232 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #1770 · Boy #—
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Rowan◈Riley◈Rory◈Rylan◈Rilen◈
Similar Style
Finn◈Caspian◈Soren◈LeifStellan◈
Works well with
Wren◈IvyHazelBeckett◈Rowan◈River◈PhoebeSilas◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Rilynn illustration
Name Intelligence
Rilynn · Overview
Summary

Rilynn is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1770 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Rilynn carries a cool, grounded, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 232 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
rilynn.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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