Riley vs Ruby
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Riley
a name gently stepping back from its peak
- Rank today
- #48
- Peak
- #22 (2016)
- Babies in 2025
- 4,441
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, NY
VS
Ruby
a steady, dependable choice
- Rank today
- #64
- Peak
- #22 (1911)
- Babies in 2025
- 3,554
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, NY
The verdict
Riley is the more popular pick (#48 vs #64). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Riley is a name gently stepping back from its peak, Ruby is a steady, dependable choice.
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