Ryleigh
Every Ryleigh since 1986 — 35,576 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ryleigh
Ryleigh is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #344 in 2025 with 891 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 35,576 American babies have been named Ryleigh. Its peak came in 2019, when 2,041 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 Ryleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ryleigh 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 | 891 | #344 | 8 | #9,545 |
| 2024 | 1,040 | #302 | 14 | #6,414 |
| 2023 | 1,186 | #263 | 18 | #5,419 |
| 2022 | 1,544 | #191 | 9 | #8,856 |
| 2021 | 1,755 | #164 | 11 | #7,482 |
| 2020 | 1,761 | #159 | 15 | #5,921 |
| 2019 | 2,025 | #138 | 16 | #5,754 |
| 2018 | 1,927 | #145 | 10 | #8,044 |
| 2017 | 1,858 | #161 | 20 | #4,902 |
| 2016 | 1,890 | #170 | 10 | #8,052 |
| 2015 | 1,661 | #198 | 21 | #4,674 |
| 2014 | 1,757 | #187 | 13 | #6,563 |
| 2013 | 1,726 | #187 | 27 | #3,841 |
| 2012 | 1,713 | #183 | 31 | #3,515 |
| 2011 | 1,647 | #193 | 28 | #3,772 |
| 2010 | 1,677 | #186 | 15 | #5,981 |
| 2009 | 1,384 | #242 | 17 | #5,506 |
| 2008 | 1,289 | #265 | 27 | #3,903 |
| 2007 | 1,126 | #302 | 18 | #5,171 |
| 2006 | 1,007 | #328 | 15 | #5,730 |
| 2005 | 899 | #351 | 12 | #6,548 |
| 2004 | 743 | #411 | 22 | #4,107 |
| 2003 | 615 | #479 | 11 | #6,636 |
| 2002 | 560 | #495 | 15 | #5,092 |
| 2001 | 369 | #678 | 12 | #5,948 |
| 2000 | 269 | #834 | 6 | #10,098 |
| 1995 | 60 | #2,237 | — | — |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,070 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ryleigh in 2025?
Ryleigh ranked #344 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 891 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ryleigh?
35,576 babies have been named Ryleigh in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ryleigh most popular?
Ryleigh peaked in 2019, when 2,041 newborns received the name.
Is Ryleigh a boy or girl name?
Ryleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ryleigh rising or falling?
Ryleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.