Total births
34,671
Girls' name · since 1947
Raelynn
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 34,671 babies named Raelynn, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #113
- among girls today
- 34,671
- born since 1947
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99.4%
- more common than other girls
34,671 babies have been named Raelynn since 1947, making it today's #113 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Raelynn recorded 34,671 times among girls since 1947, holding rank #113 nationally today, ahead of 99.4% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2025.
- #113 among girls today
- 34,671 born since 1947
- 2010s peak decade
- 99.4% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Raelynn is currently the #113 girls' name in America, more common than 99.4% of girls - 34,671 born since 1947, peaking in the 2010s.
- #113
- among girls today
- 34,671
- born since 1947
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99.4%
- more common than other girls
Raelynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#113
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 99.4% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Raelynn was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
2,726 babies were named Raelynn in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Raelynn compares
34,671 Top 4% higher than 96% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Raelynn's all-time total is 91x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Raelynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 34,671 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 2,726 | 48 | 19,840 |
Raelynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Raelynn splits its recorded history at 1988: 97% of all births land in the more recent half, 3% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 2,726 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Raelynn at a glance
Top 1,000 girls' namePeak year
2022
Current rank
#113
Active since
1947
Raelynn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 2,726
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Raelynn popularity over time - boys
51 total births recorded since 2013 (Raelynn as boys' name)
Raelynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Raelynn's strongest decade.
15,801 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Raelynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 76
1950s
76 births
- 1960s 269
1960s
269 births
- 1970s 240
1970s
240 births
- 1980s 465
1980s
465 births
- 1990s 785
1990s
785 births
- 2000s 1,847
2000s
1,847 births
- 2010s
2010s
15,801 births
- 2020s
2020s
15,183 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 15,801 births (46% of all-time use).
How Raelynn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Raelynn's total volume
Raelynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Raelynn by state
Where Raelynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 3,084 | 8.9% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 1,944 | 5.6% |
| #3 | Florida | | 1,833 | 5.3% |
| #4 | California | | 1,735 | 5.0% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 1,366 | 3.9% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 1,322 | 3.8% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 1,294 | 3.7% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 1,178 | 3.4% |
Texas share of Raelynn's total US births 8.9%
Even split
3,084 of 34,671 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 51 reporting states.
Raelynn appears in 51 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raelynn? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 34,671 babies named Raelynn. Today it holds rank #113 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 2,726 births.
When was Raelynn most popular? ▼
Raelynn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 15,801 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Raelynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raelynn are Texas (3,084 births), Ohio (1,944 births), Florida (1,833 births).
How long has the name Raelynn been used? ▼
Records for Raelynn go back to 1947, giving 79 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Raelynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raegan, Rae, Raelyn, Raeann, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Raelynn's data
- Raelynn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (15,801 total births) through the 2020s (15,183) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Raelynns (3,084 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Raelynn
Nearby Names Like Raelynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raelynn
Raegan Girl
#458 25,214 births
Rae Girl
#1264 23,460 births
Raelyn Girl
#422 15,768 births
Raeann Girl
#9642 3,915 births
Raelene Girl
#9637 2,451 births
Compare Raelynn side by side: Raelynn vs Raegan Raelynn vs Rae Raelynn vs Raelyn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1947–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Raelynn: #113 Girls' Name - 34,671 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raelynn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Raelynn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.