Rhylan
Boy name · #3296 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Rhylan? In official American birth records, Rhylan has been tracked continuously since 2001, giving it 24 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 36 baby boys were named Rhylan, placing it at #3296 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2565, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 50,000 boys born in 2025 was named Rhylan.
Babies named Rhylan per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 24-year story
Rhylan first appears in the Social Security records in 2001, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2017, when 49 boys were named Rhylan — good for #2566 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 Rhylan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Rhylan in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Rhylan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Rhylan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Rhylan is most common
State-level data for Rhylan 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 Rhylan
Statistically, parents drawn to Rhylan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Deklan, Khylan, Ruslan, Waylan, and Calan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Rhylan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3240 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3793 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2895 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3216 |
| 2021 | 34 | #3362 |
| 2020 | 44 | #2759 |
| 2019 | 49 | #2626 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3301 |
| 2017 | 49 | #2566 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3230 |
| 2015 | 48 | #2565 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3154 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2668 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3115 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2950 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3181 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4922 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5487 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6622 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9585 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9115 |
| 2004 | 6 | #9948 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9581 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9243 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Rhylan?
In official American birth records, the name Rhylan first appeared in 2001 (over 24 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 24 years.
Is Rhylan a popular boy name?
Rhylan ranked #3296 among boys in 2025 with 36 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2565.
When was the name Rhylan most popular?
Rhylan peaked in 2017, when 49 American boys received the name (ranked #2566 that year). Since 2017 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Rhylan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 50,000 newborn American boys was named Rhylan. 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.