Rylen
A male given name of modern usage.
Every Rylen since 1993 — 4,198 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rylen
Rylen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,560 in 2025 with 110 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 4,198 American babies have been named Rylen — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 287 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 Rylen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rylen 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 | 41 | #3,699 | 110 | #1,560 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,270 | 124 | #1,468 |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,516 | 132 | #1,401 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,882 | 174 | #1,177 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,393 | 141 | #1,324 |
| 2020 | 45 | #3,439 | 128 | #1,377 |
| 2019 | 41 | #3,710 | 169 | #1,156 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,483 | 165 | #1,165 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,983 | 174 | #1,112 |
| 2016 | 51 | #3,217 | 179 | #1,101 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2,922 | 186 | #1,068 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3,641 | 206 | #1,002 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,141 | 172 | #1,087 |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,259 | 213 | #948 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,137 | 251 | #852 |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,878 | 179 | #1,080 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,066 | 140 | #1,263 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,103 | 134 | #1,301 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,284 | 95 | #1,633 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,870 | 83 | #1,709 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,198 | 64 | #1,980 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,150 | 31 | #3,207 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,374 | 34 | #2,913 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,964 | 24 | #3,647 |
| 2001 | — | — | 23 | #3,700 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,059 | 22 | #3,732 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rylen mean?
A male given name of modern usage.
How popular is the name Rylen in 2025?
Rylen ranked #1,560 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 110 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rylen?
4,198 babies have been named Rylen in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rylen most popular?
Rylen peaked in 2011, when 287 newborns received the name.
Is Rylen a boy or girl name?
Rylen is used for both: about 19% of babies named Rylen have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Rylen rising or falling?
Rylen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.