Railyn
Every Railyn since 1994 — 909 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Railyn
Railyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,728 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 909 American babies have been named Railyn. Its peak came in 2013, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Railyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Railyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,728 | 7 | #10,432 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,863 | — | — |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,965 | — | — |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,653 | — | — |
| 2021 | 45 | #3,477 | 6 | #11,812 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,381 | — | — |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,436 | — | — |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,479 | — | — |
| 2017 | 53 | #3,085 | — | — |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,731 | — | — |
| 2015 | 48 | #3,380 | — | — |
| 2014 | 53 | #3,132 | — | — |
| 2013 | 64 | #2,720 | — | — |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,828 | — | — |
| 2011 | 46 | #3,488 | — | — |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,134 | — | — |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,851 | — | — |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,097 | — | — |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,032 | — | — |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,614 | — | — |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,971 | — | — |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,133 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,549 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,932 | — | — |
| 2001 | 19 | #6,017 | — | — |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,935 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Railyn in 2025?
Railyn ranked #4,728 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Railyn?
909 babies have been named Railyn in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Railyn most popular?
Railyn peaked in 2013, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Railyn a boy or girl name?
Railyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Railyn rising or falling?
Railyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.