Railey
Every Railey since 1995 — 820 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Railey
Railey is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,766 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 820 American babies have been named Railey — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Railey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Railey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,766 | — | — |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,326 | — | — |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,965 | — | — |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,592 | — | — |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,122 | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,105 | — | — |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,749 | — | — |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,464 | — | — |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,236 | — | — |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,221 | — | — |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,953 | — | — |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,745 | — | — |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,620 | — | — |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,102 | — | — |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,446 | 5 | #13,854 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,800 | 5 | #13,789 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,081 | 7 | #10,702 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,432 | 11 | #7,589 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,460 | — | — |
| 2006 | 46 | #3,492 | 5 | #13,552 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,078 | 5 | #12,906 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,177 | 5 | #12,783 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,715 | 5 | #12,310 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,053 | — | — |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,758 | — | — |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,412 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,456 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Railey in 2025?
Railey ranked #6,766 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Railey?
820 babies have been named Railey in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Railey most popular?
Railey peaked in 2006, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Railey a boy or girl name?
Railey is used for both: about 94% of babies named Railey have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Railey rising or falling?
Railey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.