How popular is the name Riley in 2025?

Riley ranks #48 among US girl names in 2025, with 4,441 babies given the name.

When was the name Riley most popular?

Riley peaked in 2016, reaching #22 among US girl names.

Riley will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name#48 in 2025

Riley entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #22 in 2016, ranks #48 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.

#48

rank today

#22

peak (2016)

4,441

babies in 2025

falling

a name gently stepping back from its peak

Over the last decade, Riley has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.

About 141,000 people named Riley are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Riley is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Riley in 2025?: Riley ranks #48 among US girl names in 2025, with 4,441 babies given the name.
When was the name Riley most popular?: Riley peaked in 2016, reaching #22 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Riley with classmates?: Riley will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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