Railyn
Girl name · #4723 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Railyn? In official American birth records, Railyn has been tracked continuously since 1994, giving it 31 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 29 baby girls were named Railyn, placing it at #4723 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3346, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 62,069 girls born in 2025 was named Railyn.
Babies named Railyn per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 31-year story
Railyn first appears in the Social Security records in 1994, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 64 girls were named Railyn — good for #2706 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 Railyn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Railyn in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Railyn is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Railyn will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Railyn is most common
State-level data for Railyn is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Railyn
Statistically, parents drawn to Railyn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rilyn, Rozlyn, Raylyn, Emalyn, and Fallyn.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Railyn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4661 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4772 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3911 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4582 |
| 2021 | 45 | #3435 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3338 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3388 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3438 |
| 2017 | 53 | #3053 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2697 |
| 2015 | 48 | #3346 |
| 2014 | 53 | #3112 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2706 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2805 |
| 2011 | 46 | #3452 |
| 2010 | 22 | #5977 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5709 |
| 2008 | 23 | #5955 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6812 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8237 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9452 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7828 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9048 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11108 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5822 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Railyn?
In official American birth records, the name Railyn first appeared in 1994 (over 31 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 31 years.
Is Railyn a popular girl name?
Railyn ranked #4723 among girls in 2025 with 29 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3346.
When was the name Railyn most popular?
Railyn peaked in 2013, when 64 American girls received the name (ranked #2706 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Railyn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 62,069 newborn American girls was named Railyn. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.