Riley is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #70 in 2021 with 817 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 4,825 births ranking #8. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,453.1%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 361 boys born was named Riley. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.