Raelyn
Girl name · #502 in 2025 · Uniqueness 64/100
In 2025, 592 baby girls were named Raelyn, placing it at #502 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #342, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,041 girls born in 2025 was named Raelyn.
Babies named Raelyn per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 76-year story
Raelyn first appears in the Social Security records in 1949, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 1,029 girls were named Raelyn — good for #317 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Raelyn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Raelyn in class?
Raelyn scores 64 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Raelyn is most common
Geography matters for names, and Raelyn is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Raelyns were FL (48), TX (45), TN (36), GA (31), CA (30). Large states dominate raw counts, but the relative mix is a useful signal of regional taste.
Names like Raelyn
Statistically, parents drawn to Raelyn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Adelyn, Gracelyn, Adalyn, Roselyn, and Addilyn.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Raelyn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 592 | #502 |
| 2024 | 736 | #422 |
| 2023 | 773 | #397 |
| 2022 | 821 | #382 |
| 2021 | 824 | #380 |
| 2020 | 837 | #371 |
| 2019 | 922 | #342 |
| 2018 | 993 | #327 |
| 2017 | 1,027 | #316 |
| 2016 | 1,029 | #317 |
| 2015 | 963 | #342 |
| 2014 | 784 | #410 |
| 2013 | 732 | #414 |
| 2012 | 696 | #449 |
| 2011 | 494 | #584 |
| 2010 | 382 | #732 |
| 2009 | 289 | #924 |
| 2008 | 250 | #1045 |
| 2007 | 232 | #1115 |
| 2006 | 195 | #1234 |
| 2005 | 185 | #1227 |
| 2004 | 142 | #1446 |
| 2003 | 149 | #1358 |
| 2002 | 132 | #1444 |
| 2001 | 112 | #1627 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raelyn a popular girl name?
Raelyn ranked #502 among girls in 2025 with 592 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #342.
When was the name Raelyn most popular?
Raelyn peaked in 2016, when 1,029 American girls received the name (ranked #317 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Raelyn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,041 newborn American girls was named Raelyn. It scores 64/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.