Riley is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #208 in 2025 with 1,666 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 4,396 births ranking #101. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 30.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,025 boys born was named Riley. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.