Raylyn
Meaning of Raylyn
Raylyn is a contemporary Anglo-American feminine name formed by blending “Ray,” an Old French and English element associated with both “beam of light” and the notion of counsel or protection, and “Lyn,” a Celtic-derived suffix meaning “lake” or “pool.” Pronounced RAY-lin (/reɪˈlɪn/), it first surfaces in US birth records in the early 1960s and has since maintained a modest but steady presence—peaking at 63 newborns in 2012 (rank 879) and most recently accounting for 37 births in 2024 (rank 913). Though it has yet to break into the top 500, Raylyn’s consistent appearance over six decades reflects a gradual appeal among parents seeking a name that balances familiarity with a touch of originality.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as RAY-lin (/reɪˈlɪn/)
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