Riley
Peaked at #22 nationally in 2016, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Riley has been recorded 57% of the time for girls and 43% of the time for boys.
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Riley — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#22
in 2016
Current rank
#42
in 2024
Years tracked
65
1923–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1923, Riley reached its peak popularity for girls in 2016, ranking #22 nationally with 7,159 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #47 (2014) to #42 (2024) — a 11% improvement.
As of 2024, Riley ranks #42 nationally for girls, with 4,644 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #42 | 4,644 |
| 2023 | #43 | 4,637 |
| 2022 | #39 | 4,906 |
| 2021 | #37 | 5,219 |
| 2020 | #33 | 5,338 |
| 2019 | #30 | 5,710 |
| 2018 | #28 | 6,009 |
| 2017 | #25 | 6,366 |
Riley — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#99
in 2002
Current rank
#229
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Riley reached its peak popularity for boys in 2002, ranking #99 nationally with 3,959 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #174 (2014) to #229 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Riley ranks #229 nationally for boys, with 1,567 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #229 | 1,567 |
| 2023 | #223 | 1,631 |
| 2022 | #226 | 1,599 |
| 2021 | #246 | 1,448 |
| 2020 | #257 | 1,368 |
| 2019 | #263 | 1,373 |
| 2018 | #250 | 1,470 |
| 2017 | #252 | 1,471 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Riley most popular?
Riley was most popular in 2016, when it ranked #22 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Riley becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Riley?
At least 240,821 babies have been recorded with the name Riley in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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