Name Legacy

Riley

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Riley was most popular in 2008, when 9,906 American babies were given the name — ranking #56 that year. In 2025 it ranked #74, with 6,107 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 246,985 people named Riley.

Most popular in2008
Rank that year#56
Births that year9,906
Total since 1880246,985

Riley over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Riley’s peak in 2008. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Irish · "descendant of Raghallach"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org