unisex name · in the US
Rylen
RY-len (English)
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 4,641
Rylen is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 18% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 151 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in 2011, when 287 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 21,956 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1993.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rylen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 800 |
| 2010s | 2,335 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 1,025 |
How Popular Is Rylen?
In 2025, Rylen was given to 151 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Rylen Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rylen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rylen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rylen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Rylen is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- United States Both 21% girls · 1,887 babies
- Canada Boys' 3% girls · 154 babies
How to Say Rylen
- English RY-len
Sibling Names for Rylen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rylen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rylen
How popular is the name Rylen?
In 2025, Rylen was given to 151 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Rylen a girl's or a boy's name?
Rylen is used for both girls and boys. About 18% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Rylen?
Rylen has 2 syllables.
When was Rylen most popular?
Rylen peaked in 2011, when 287 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Rylen a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Rylen currently ranks #1,557 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.