FIRST NAME
Riley
Riley is the 264th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 107,771 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 83,332 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #264 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
107,771
living · #264
BABIES NAMED RILEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1923–2025
20254K
As a female name, Riley peaked in 2016, when 7,159 babies were named Riley (the #22 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #294 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
24,871
living · #669
2020 CENSUS
83,332
living · #294
BABIES NAMED RILEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20252K
As a male name, Riley peaked in 2006, when 4,396 babies were named Riley (the #101 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)