Rilee
Every Rilee since 1985 — 3,742 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rilee
Rilee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,070 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 3,742 American babies have been named Rilee — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 204 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Rilee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rilee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,070 | 5 | #13,479 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,193 | 5 | #13,824 |
| 2023 | 58 | #2,928 | 7 | #10,576 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,406 | 7 | #10,620 |
| 2021 | 85 | #2,208 | 8 | #9,514 |
| 2020 | 85 | #2,149 | 8 | #9,381 |
| 2019 | 104 | #1,916 | 8 | #9,569 |
| 2018 | 89 | #2,143 | 9 | #8,685 |
| 2017 | 82 | #2,279 | 7 | #10,543 |
| 2016 | 127 | #1,688 | 17 | #5,507 |
| 2015 | 123 | #1,716 | 16 | #5,690 |
| 2014 | 128 | #1,664 | 21 | #4,669 |
| 2013 | 131 | #1,641 | 19 | #4,936 |
| 2012 | 154 | #1,475 | 27 | #3,865 |
| 2011 | 133 | #1,630 | 27 | #3,872 |
| 2010 | 174 | #1,351 | 12 | #7,007 |
| 2009 | 158 | #1,476 | 30 | #3,617 |
| 2008 | 180 | #1,353 | 24 | #4,235 |
| 2007 | 160 | #1,467 | 30 | #3,575 |
| 2006 | 158 | #1,434 | 22 | #4,338 |
| 2005 | 157 | #1,376 | 17 | #4,988 |
| 2004 | 136 | #1,484 | 18 | #4,749 |
| 2003 | 129 | #1,518 | 17 | #4,773 |
| 2002 | 111 | #1,668 | 13 | #5,659 |
| 2001 | 89 | #1,955 | 14 | #5,345 |
| 2000 | 83 | #2,011 | 8 | #8,049 |
| 1995 | 38 | #3,067 | 8 | #6,854 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,358 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,129 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rilee in 2025?
Rilee ranked #6,070 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rilee?
3,742 babies have been named Rilee in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rilee most popular?
Rilee peaked in 2008, when 204 newborns received the name.
Is Rilee a boy or girl name?
Rilee is used for both: about 89% of babies named Rilee have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Rilee rising or falling?
Rilee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.