Riley
boy name#207 in 2025Riley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #99 in 2002, ranks #207 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#207
rank today
#99
peak (2002)
1,666
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #245 |
| 1890s | #287 |
| 1900s | #335 |
| 1910s | #432 |
| 1920s | #472 |
| 1930s | #472 |
| 1940s | #485 |
| 1950s | #616 |
| 1960s | #782 |
| 1970s | #804 |
| 1980s | #506 |
| 1990s | #199 |
| 2000s | #105 |
| 2010s | #186 |
| 2020s | #231 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Riley has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 96,500 people named Riley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Riley alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Riley in 2025?
- Riley ranks #207 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,666 babies given the name.
- When was the name Riley most popular?
- Riley peaked in 2002, reaching #99 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Riley with classmates?
- Riley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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