How Many People Are Named Ryleigh?
Complete statistics for the name Ryleigh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ryleigh is a rare female name, with only 34,414 people bearing it in the US today, making up 1 in 9,589 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name since nearly everyone named Ryleigh is under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 34,671 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ryleigh Through the Generations
With its peak popularity in 2019 when 2,040 babies were given the name, Ryleigh has been on an upward trend, reflecting its status as a newer-generation choice. Today, the average age of someone named Ryleigh is just 12, indicating that most of those born with this name are still quite young. The vast majority, 34,383 out of 34,414, are under 30, showing how recent and trendy this name really is.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ryleigh's English roots
📄 About the Name Ryleigh
How Many People Have the Name Ryleigh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 34,414 people in the United States currently share the name Ryleigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,589 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Ryleigh a Common or Rare Name?
Ryleigh is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ryleigh in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Ryleigh Most Popular?
The name Ryleigh reached peak popularity in 2019, with 2,040 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Ryleigh?
Approximately 34,414 people named Ryleigh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 34,671. That works out to roughly 1 in 9,589 Americans.
Is Ryleigh a rare name?
Ryleigh is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,589 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ryleigh mean?
The meaning and origin of Ryleigh are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Ryleigh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Ryleigh are male and 99% are female.
When was Ryleigh most popular?
Ryleigh peaked in 2019 with 2,040 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.