Raelynn
Raelynn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Rae (ewe or wise protector) and Lynn (lake or waterfall).
Origin and history
Raelynn is a modern American invented name created by combining the popular name Rae with the suffix -lynn. The name Rae derives from Rachel, meaning female sheep or ewe, or Raymond, meaning wise protector. It has experienced a significant surge in popularity in the United States since the 2010s.
Popularity in the United States
34,671 babies in the United States have been named Raelynn since 1880. It ranks #753 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #108.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.5 %)
- OH (6 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- CA (5.3 %)
- NC (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 76 |
| 1960-1970 | 269 |
| 1970-1980 | 240 |
| 1980-1990 | 465 |
| 1990-2000 | 785 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,847 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,801 |
| 2020-2029 | 15,183 |
Famous people named Raelynn
- RaeLynn: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Rae, Lynn
Fun facts
- Raelynn rose rapidly in usage in the 2010s, reflecting a modern trend of combining classic elements with the popular -lynn suffix.
- The prefix Rae links back to Hebrew and Germanic origins, while the suffix -lynn stems from a Welsh word for lake.