Riley is a unisex name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 246,985 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 40,433 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 1,181 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Riley per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 2008 (9,906/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2012 (4,858/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2015 (83/yr).
Riley reached its peak in 2008, when it was the #56 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2000s name.
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