Riley

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Courageous; Valiant

Background: The name Riley originates from the Irish surname 'Ó Raghallaigh,' which signifies 'descendant of Raghallach.' This surname is derived from the word 'ragh,' meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant.' Additionally, Riley is also used as an English surname, which is associated with a place name meaning 'rye clearing.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#291
Total births
240,821
Most popular decade
2000s (255,456 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+5 ranks)
Years in Top 100
23
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

42.9% male 57.1% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
41
First year rank
#262
Peak year
2006
Peak year births
4,396
Peak rank
#101
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,567
Recent rank
#229

Female

First year
1923
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,967
Peak year
2016
Peak year births
7,159
Peak rank
#22
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
4,644
Recent rank
#42

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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