Rye clearing or courageous
Rilynne is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the surname-turned-first-name Riley with the popular feminine suffix -lynn. Riley originates from Old English words meaning 'rye clearing,' while the -lynn suffix is derived from the Welsh word for 'lake.'
Less common today
Rilynne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,884 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
