Ryleigh
Peaked at #138 nationally in 2019, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1986, Ryleigh has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Ryleigh — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#138
in 2019
Current rank
#302
in 2024
Years tracked
37
1986–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1986, Ryleigh reached its peak popularity for girls in 2019, ranking #138 nationally with 2,024 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #187 (2014) to #302 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Ryleigh ranks #302 nationally for girls, with 1,037 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #302 | 1,037 |
| 2023 | #263 | 1,186 |
| 2022 | #191 | 1,544 |
| 2021 | #164 | 1,755 |
| 2020 | #159 | 1,760 |
| 2019 | #138 | 2,024 |
| 2018 | #145 | 1,927 |
| 2017 | #161 | 1,858 |
Ryleigh — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3515
in 2012
Current rank
#6387
in 2024
Years tracked
28
1997–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1997, Ryleigh reached its peak popularity for boys in 2012, ranking #3515 nationally with 31 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #6561 (2014) to #6387 (2024) — a 3% improvement.
As of 2024, Ryleigh ranks #6387 nationally for boys, with 14 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,387 | 14 |
| 2023 | #5,411 | 18 |
| 2022 | #8,848 | 9 |
| 2021 | #7,478 | 11 |
| 2020 | #5,920 | 15 |
| 2019 | #5,747 | 16 |
| 2018 | #8,042 | 10 |
| 2017 | #4,900 | 20 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ryleigh most popular?
Ryleigh was most popular in 2019, when it ranked #138 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ryleigh becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ryleigh?
At least 34,671 babies have been recorded with the name Ryleigh in the US since 1986, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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