Raelyn
How to say it: RAY-lin · /ˈreɪlɪn/
Modern invented name, likely a blend of Rae and the suffix -lyn; no established historical etymology.
Raelyn was the 92nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 592 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #112 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #92 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 592 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,007 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +2% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #112 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Raelyn keeps climbing to a best showing in the 2020s. At its peak now at #92, a slight slip is expected.
What goes with it
Flowing with soft lilting sounds, Raelyn feels modern and melodic. Everleigh shares its style and Rae makes a simple short form.
Nicknames
- Rae
- Lynn
- Ray
Honouring a Raelyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Raelyn is about 1 in 42.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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