An estimated 140,235 living Americans are named Riley.
How rare is Riley?
Riley is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 4,441 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 38% from its 2016 peak.
How old is the typical Riley?
The median age of a living American named Riley is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 20 years old.
Is Riley still popular?
Somewhat. Riley has been declining since its 2016 peak and registered 4,441 births in 2025.
Where is Riley most common?
Riley has its strongest geographic signal in Idaho, where it appears 3.6× more often than the national baseline.
1923Peak 20162025
Peak year
2016
Decline from peak
38%
2025
4,441
All-time
141,960
Diaspora map
Riley broke out in Alabama, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, and Washington (1994) and became over-represented in 38 states over 28 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, 1994 · over-represented in 38 states over 28 years
