How Many People Are Named Reilley?
Complete statistics for the name Reilley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Reilley is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 1,163,741 Americans bearing it today. That's just 284 people named Reilley living in the US right now. The name peaked in popularity in 2008 with 26 births, but it's still a modern choice, with most people named Reilley being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 287 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Reilley Through the Generations
Reilley emerged as a name in recent decades, reflecting its status as a modern creation rather than a revival of an older name. With a peak birth year of 2008 and an average age of 22, it's clear that Reilley is predominantly chosen by younger parents. Today, 98% of those named Reilley are under 30, indicating a strong association with contemporary naming trends. its decline since the peak, Reilley remains a unique choice for families looking for something fresh and distinctive.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Reilley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Reilley
How Many People Have the Name Reilley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,430 people in the United States currently share the name Reilley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 231,783 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Reilley a Common or Rare Name?
Reilley 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 Reilley Mean?
Reilley means "creative variant of Riley" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Reilley in SSA data, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.
When Was Reilley Most Popular?
The name Reilley reached peak popularity in 2008, with 26 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 Reilley?
Approximately 1,430 people named Reilley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,430. That works out to roughly 1 in 231,783 Americans.
Is Reilley a rare name?
Reilley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 231,783 Americans has this name.
What does the name Reilley mean?
Reilley means "creative variant of Riley" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Reilley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 37% of people named Reilley are male and 63% are female.
When was Reilley most popular?
Reilley peaked in 2008 with 26 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.