How Many People Are Named Railey?

Complete statistics for the name Railey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Railey
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Railey is a very rare female name, with only 796 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 414,502 Americans. The majority of people named Railey are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~2,436
Living in US
1 in 136,063
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Riley
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Confident
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are known for their introspective nature and quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

801
Worldwide Bearers
#546,451
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
796
🇧🇪 Belgium
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇮🇳 India
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
47 (6%)
♀ Female
749 (94%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
788
Would be under 30 (98%)
15
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 803 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Railey Through the Generations

Railey peaked in popularity in 2006 with 51 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most of the 796 living individuals named Railey are under 30, indicating it's a relatively new name embraced by younger generations. With an average age of 16, Railey stands out as a contemporary choice, reflecting current naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 65
California 10
Georgia 10
Florida 6
Utah 5

✨ Similar Names to Railey

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Railey's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Railey

How Many People Have the Name Railey?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,436 people in the United States currently share the name Railey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 136,063 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Railey a Common or Rare Name?

Railey is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Railey Mean?

Railey means "creative variant of Riley" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Railey in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female.

When Was Railey Most Popular?

The name Railey reached peak popularity in 2006, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Railey?

Approximately 2,436 people named Railey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,436. That works out to roughly 1 in 136,063 Americans.

Is Railey a rare name?

Railey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 136,063 Americans has this name.

What does the name Railey mean?

Railey means "creative variant of Riley" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Railey more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Railey are male and 94% are female.

When was Railey most popular?

Railey peaked in 2006 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,436
All-Time Births2,436
1 in X1 in 136,063
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2006
World Rank#546,451
Male %6%
Female %94%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.