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How Many People Are Named Riley?
Estimated people named Riley living in the U.S. today
230,442
Gender distribution
41% male · 59% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 240,821
- Peak year: 2008 (9,904 births)
- Estimated living today: 230,442
Riley by age group — who carries the name today?
Riley popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Riley
Riley has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 240,821 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 230,442 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,483 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Rileys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Riley in the US?
An estimated 230,442 people named Riley are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Riley uncommon — about 1 in 1,483 Americans.
Is Riley a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Riley is 41% male and 59% female, so it is predominantly a gender-neutral name.
When was Riley most popular?
Riley peaked in 2008, when 9,904 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Riley?
Riley ranks #226 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).