How Popular (or Rare) was Riley in 2018?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

← Back to Search
#250
2018 Rank
1,470
2018 Births
#99
Best Rank (2002)
4,396
Peak Year (2006)
83,250
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,235
Rarity Factor (2018)

📊 The Riley Story

Riley is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #250 in 2018 with 1,470 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 4,396 births ranking #101. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 38.6%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 1,235 boys born was named Riley. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English and Irish surname usage  |  Meaning: rye clearing; valiant in one surname route

Riley is a major modern unisex favourite with more than one surname route behind it. It feels lively, friendly, and extremely wearable.

The name's success came from the rise of surnames as first names, especially those with a bright approachable sound. Its broad popularity helped spawn many spelling variants.

Did you know?Riley is one of the clearest modern examples of a surname name becoming fully mainstream for both sexes.
Similar namesRylee, Ryleigh, Rylie, Reese, Remi

👥 People Also Viewed (Similar Rank in 2018)

Colin
Rank #249 • 1,479 births
Cayden
Rank #251 • 1,463 births
Emilio
Rank #248 • 1,494 births
Try Our Baby Name Popularity Tool - It's Free