Total births
3,827
Girls' name · since 1964
Raylynn
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 3,827 babies named Raylynn, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1193
- among girls today
- 3,827
- born since 1964
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other girls
Raylynn currently ranks #1193 among girls' names in America, with 3,827 babies recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Raylynn recorded 3,827 times among girls since 1964, holding rank #1193 nationally today, ahead of 93% 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 1964 to 2025.
- #1193 among girls today
- 3,827 born since 1964
- 2010s peak decade
- 93% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Raylynn is currently the #1193 girls' name in America, more common than 93% of girls - 3,827 born since 1964, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1193
- among girls today
- 3,827
- born since 1964
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other girls
Raylynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1193
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 93% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Raylynn was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
249 babies were named Raylynn in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Raylynn compares
3,827 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
Raylynn's all-time total is 10x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Raylynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,827 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 249 | 48 | 19,840 |
Raylynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Raylynn's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 91% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 9%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 249, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Raylynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#1,193
Active since
1964
Raylynn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 249
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Raylynn popularity over time - boys
62 total births recorded since 2011 (Raylynn as boys' name)
Raylynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Raylynn's strongest decade.
1,767 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Raylynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 38
1970s
38 births
- 1980s 88
1980s
88 births
- 1990s 198
1990s
198 births
- 2000s 556
2000s
556 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,767 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,175 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,767 births (46% of all-time use).
How Raylynn 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 Raylynn's total volume
Raylynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Raylynn by state
Where Raylynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 303 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 263 | 6.9% |
| #3 | California | | 173 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 154 | 4.0% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 152 | 4.0% |
| #6 | Florida | | 129 | 3.4% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 129 | 3.4% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 123 | 3.2% |
Texas share of Raylynn's total US births 7.9%
Even split
303 of 3,827 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 32 reporting states.
Raylynn appears in 32 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raylynn? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 3,827 babies named Raylynn. Today it holds rank #1193 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 249 births.
When was Raylynn most popular? ▼
Raylynn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,767 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Raylynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raylynn are Texas (303 births), Ohio (263 births), California (173 births).
How long has the name Raylynn been used? ▼
Records for Raylynn go back to 1964, giving 62 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Raylynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rayna, Rayne, Raya, Ray, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Raylynn's data
- Raylynn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,767 total births) through the 2020s (1,175) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Raylynns (303 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 Raylynn
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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, 1964–2025 (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. "Raylynn: #1193 Girls' Name - 3,827 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raylynn. 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 Raylynn 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.