How Many People Are Named Riley?
240,821
people in the United States are named Riley
1 in 1,391 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#338
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0719%
Of US population
Peak Year
2008
9,904 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
RIE-lee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which comes from two distinct sources. As an Irish surname it is a variant of REILLY. As an English surname it is derived from a place name meaning "rye clearing" in Old English.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 18.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
22,364
Texas
17,141
Florida
11,903
New York
10,761
Ohio
9,969
Pennsylvania
9,946
Illinois
8,405
Michigan
8,220
North Carolina
7,996
Georgia
7,806
💡 Fun Facts About "Riley"
- 6,211 babies were named Riley in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2008
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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