Rylen

Boy name

Rylen has been given to 4,198 babies in the U.S. since 1993. It peaked in 2011.

Meaning & origin

Rare variant of Rylan.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,198

Peak year

2011 (287 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1993

10-year trend

▼ -39%

Gender split

19% girls / 81% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rylen — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ryleegirl

74,557 babies since 1980

Rylanboy

41,160 babies since 1968

Ryleyunisex

7,197 babies since 1981

Kylenboy

5,424 babies since 1981

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4,189 babies since 1980

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Makhiboy

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Kellerboy

4,172 babies since 1911

Aleksanderboy

4,166 babies since 1918

Mikhailboy

4,158 babies since 1968

Emmitboy

4,260 babies since 1882

Dakodaunisex

4,260 babies since 1986

FAQ

How popular is the name Rylen?

Rylen has been given to 4,198 babies in the U.S. since 1993. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rylen peak?

Rylen peaked in 2011, when 287 babies were given the name.

Is Rylen a girl or boy name?

Rylen is primarily a boy name (81% of babies named Rylen are boys).

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