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).