Raelynn
How to say it: RAY-lin · /ˈreɪlɪn/
Modern American coinage blending Rae (form of Rachel, Hebrew 'ewe') with Lynn (Welsh 'lake'). No classical etymology.
Raelynn was the 92nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,326 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 | 2,326 |
| 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
New to the charts, Raelynn has climbed steadily to its best showing in the 2020s where it stands at its peak. A slight slip looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Soft and lilting, Raelynn moves on flowing sounds that suit Rae as a short form. Adalynn and Harper share its modern lilt.
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Nicknames
- Rae
- Lynn
Honouring a Raelynn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Raelynn is about 1 in 42.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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