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Raelynn

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAY-lin /ˈreɪ.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern American blend of Rae (from Rachel, 'ewe') and the popular -lynn ending. It is strongly a girl's name; used here for a boy, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern blend: Raelynn joins Rae and -lynn (said 'RAY-lin'). Strongly a girl's name — we note the lean.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern American blend of Rae (from Rachel, 'ewe') and the popular -lynn ending. It is strongly a girl's name; used here for a boy, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11963 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raelynn is a modern American blend of Rae and -lynn. It is strongly a girl's name; used here for a boy, which we note. (said 'RAY-lin').

For boys it appears only very rarely in the U.S., against heavy girls' use. Very rare for boys, modern, and -lynn-styled.

Did you know? Raelynn blends Rae (from Rachel) with the trendy -lynn ending; it's overwhelmingly a girl's name, which we note (said 'RAY-lin').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Raelynn — Modern Rae/-lynn blend; cross-sex, strongly girl

Variations

RaylynnRaelynRaylin

Nicknames

RaeLynn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raelynn mean?

Raelynn is a modern blend of Rae and -lynn; it's strongly a girl's name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Raelynn?

It's said RAY-lin /ˈreɪ.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raelynn a boy or girl name?

Raelynn is used here as a boy's name, though it's strongly a girl's — we note the lean.

How popular is Raelynn?

Raelynn is very rare for boys in the U.S. and common for girls.

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