Rye clearing or island meadow
Rilen is a modern variant of the English surname Rylan or Riley. It likely derives from Old English elements meaning 'rye clearing' or 'island meadow,' though its usage today is primarily as a contemporary invented name.
Less common today
Rilen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,967 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
