Rhyleigh
Every Rhyleigh since 2002 — 664 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rhyleigh
Rhyleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,962 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 664 American babies have been named Rhyleigh. Its peak came in 2019, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rhyleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rhyleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,962 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,414 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,910 |
| 2022 | 44 | #3,584 |
| 2021 | 53 | #3,103 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,143 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2,954 |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,387 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,830 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,914 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,131 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,632 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,834 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,940 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,655 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,849 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,195 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,445 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,020 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,686 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,332 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,662 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,152 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,993 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rhyleigh in 2025?
Rhyleigh ranked #4,962 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rhyleigh?
664 babies have been named Rhyleigh in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rhyleigh most popular?
Rhyleigh peaked in 2019, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Rhyleigh a boy or girl name?
Rhyleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rhyleigh rising or falling?
Rhyleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.