How Popular (or Rare) was Riley in 2006?

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#56
2006 Rank
5,056
2006 Births
#22
Best Rank (2016)
7,159
Peak Year (2016)
137,864
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 376
Rarity Factor (2006)

πŸ“Š The Riley Story

Riley is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #56 in 2006 with 5,056 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 7,159 births ranking #22. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 339.7%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 376 girls born was named Riley. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… 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

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