How Common is the First Name Riley?
We estimate that there are 237,467 people named Riley who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Riley is the 194th most common for women, and the 224th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Riley?
The average person named Riley is 16.23 years old.
Is Riley a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
6,107 people named Riley were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 48th most popular name for girls, and the 74th most popular overall.
The popularity of Riley peaked in 2016, when it was the 22nd most popular name for baby girls.
Is Riley a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Riley is a unisex name. 59.3% of people named Riley are female, while 40.7% are male.
Facts About the Name Riley
Popularity of Riley in England
In 2020, Riley was the 67th most popular name for boys, and the 230th most popular name for girls in England and Wales.