Raylynn
Raylynn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Ray ('beam of light') and Lynn ('lake' or 'waterfall').
Origin and history
Raylynn is a modern American invented name created by blending Ray with the popular suffix -lynn. Its usage in the United States has gained traction in recent decades alongside similar modern compound names. It offers a contemporary, melodic sound with roots tied to light or grace.
Popularity in the United States
3,827 babies in the United States have been named Raylynn since 1880. It ranks #2855 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1109.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.3 %)
- OH (11.5 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
- IN (6.7 %)
- KY (6.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 88 |
| 1990-2000 | 198 |
| 2000-2010 | 556 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,767 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,175 |
Nicknames
Ray, Rae, Lynn
Fun facts
- Raylynn is part of a 21st-century American trend of combining classic elements like Ray and Lynn to form new given names.
- A significant portion of all recorded births for Raylynn in the United States have occurred since 2020.