UK boy's name
Rhylan
Regional variation of "Raylan", potentially a combination of "Ray" and the name "Lanny".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rhylan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rhylan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 9 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2005 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Rhylan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rhylan ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 9 boys were registered as Rhylan.
- • Rhylan ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #311 in 2012.
- • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rhylan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
9 births
Estimated living
41
2026
Meaning
What does Rhylan mean?
The name Rhylan is a relatively modern and uncommon name, with its origins unclear. Some suggest it may be a variant spelling of the Welsh name Rhylan, which is derived from the word "rhi" meaning "ardent" or "enthusiastic." Others believe it may be a combination of the Welsh name Rhys and the English name Dylan.
Despite its obscure roots, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Rhylan. One of the earliest recorded instances is Rhylan ap Iorwerth, a 12th-century Welsh nobleman and warrior who fought alongside Owain Gwynedd against the English during the Anarchy.
In the 16th century, Rhylan Meredith was a renowned Welsh poet and bard, known for his intricate cynghanedd (a complex Welsh poetic form) and his contributions to the literary culture of Wales during the Renaissance period.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and we find Rhylan Jones (1820-1887), a Welsh-born American businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the coal industry. He was a prominent figure in the Welsh community of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and was instrumental in establishing several Welsh churches and organizations in the area.
In the realm of sports, Rhylan Coxwell was a notable English cricketer who played for Somerset County Cricket Club in the early 20th century. Born in 1893, he was a skilled right-handed batsman and occasional wicket-keeper.
More recently, Rhylan Griffith (1958-2011) was a Canadian actor best known for his roles in television series such as "Due South" and "Robson Arms." He was also an accomplished stage actor and received numerous accolades for his performances throughout his career.
While the name Rhylan may lack a clear historical lineage, these individuals have left their mark in various fields, contributing to the rich tapestry of culture and society through their achievements and legacies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rhylan over time
The chart below shows babies named Rhylan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rhylan, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rhylan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rhylan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #2738 | 21 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3343 | 9 | 2 |
Geography
Where Rhylan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Rhylan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Rhylan ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #311 in 2012.
Across the UK
Rhylan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#626 in 2009
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#311 in 2012
1 years of NISRA records, 5 total registered
Related
Names similar to Rhylan
- Ryan 68,692
- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Rhylan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rhylan in the UK right now?
In 2023, Rhylan was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rhylan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 9 babies registered as Rhylan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rhylan?
Regional variation of "Raylan", potentially a combination of "Ray" and the name "Lanny".
How many people are called Rhylan in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Rhylan across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland and 5 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Rhylan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Rhylan ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #311 in 2012. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.