How Many People Are Named Ryley?
Complete statistics for the name Ryley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ryley's origins aren't clear, but its rarity makes it stand out, with only 1 in 46,944 Americans sharing this name. There are around 7,030 people named Ryley living today, making it a very rare choice. The majority, 88%, are under 30, showing how modern and trendy this name really is.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 7,128 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ryley Through the Generations
Ryley peaked in popularity in 2007 with 372 births, marking a high point in its relatively brief history. Today, the name's usage is declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With an average age of 20, most people named Ryley are young adults, indicating that the name remains popular among parents seeking a fresh, contemporary option for their children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ryley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ryley
How Many People Have the Name Ryley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 409 people in the United States currently share the name Ryley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 810,389 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ryley a Common or Rare Name?
Ryley 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 Ryley Mean?
Ryley means "creative variant of Ryder" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ryley in SSA data, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.
When Was Ryley Most Popular?
The name Ryley reached peak popularity in 2007, with 372 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 Ryley?
Approximately 409 people named Ryley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 409. That works out to roughly 1 in 810,389 Americans.
Is Ryley a rare name?
Ryley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 810,389 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ryley mean?
Ryley means "creative variant of Ryder" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ryley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 53% of people named Ryley are male and 47% are female.
When was Ryley most popular?
Ryley peaked in 2007 with 372 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.