Ryley
Every Ryley since 1981 — 7,197 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ryley
Ryley is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,930 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 7,197 American babies have been named Ryley — about 54% boys and 46% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 372 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 Ryley stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ryley 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 | 39 | #3,823 | 28 | #3,930 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,196 | 19 | #5,212 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,971 | 39 | #3,167 |
| 2022 | 58 | #2,924 | 44 | #2,908 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,670 | 38 | #3,167 |
| 2020 | 64 | #2,654 | 45 | #2,748 |
| 2019 | 103 | #1,931 | 42 | #2,931 |
| 2018 | 77 | #2,383 | 46 | #2,701 |
| 2017 | 69 | #2,565 | 52 | #2,481 |
| 2016 | 97 | #2,050 | 73 | #1,987 |
| 2015 | 84 | #2,254 | 93 | #1,690 |
| 2014 | 93 | #2,090 | 110 | #1,482 |
| 2013 | 97 | #2,017 | 98 | #1,586 |
| 2012 | 117 | #1,773 | 143 | #1,242 |
| 2011 | 121 | #1,720 | 156 | #1,154 |
| 2010 | 151 | #1,494 | 161 | #1,155 |
| 2009 | 162 | #1,443 | 173 | #1,077 |
| 2008 | 173 | #1,385 | 156 | #1,162 |
| 2007 | 186 | #1,315 | 186 | #1,023 |
| 2006 | 141 | #1,551 | 156 | #1,119 |
| 2005 | 176 | #1,276 | 160 | #1,044 |
| 2004 | 165 | #1,301 | 164 | #1,010 |
| 2003 | 174 | #1,223 | 145 | #1,071 |
| 2002 | 132 | #1,451 | 160 | #987 |
| 2001 | 128 | #1,474 | 171 | #917 |
| 2000 | 99 | #1,773 | 172 | #906 |
| 1995 | 37 | #3,144 | 91 | #1,218 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,565 | 54 | #1,557 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,581 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ryley in 2025?
Ryley ranked #3,930 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ryley?
7,197 babies have been named Ryley in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ryley most popular?
Ryley peaked in 2007, when 372 newborns received the name.
Is Ryley a boy or girl name?
Ryley is used for both: about 46% of babies named Ryley have been girls and 54% boys.
Is the name Ryley rising or falling?
Ryley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.