Rileigh
Every Rileigh since 1991 — 3,882 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rileigh
Rileigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,201 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 3,882 American babies have been named Rileigh. Its peak came in 2008, when 226 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 Rileigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rileigh 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 | 25 | #5,201 | — | — |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,545 | — | — |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,538 | — | — |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,357 | — | — |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,701 | — | — |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,816 | — | — |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,675 | — | — |
| 2018 | 79 | #2,322 | — | — |
| 2017 | 84 | #2,253 | — | — |
| 2016 | 128 | #1,680 | — | — |
| 2015 | 123 | #1,717 | — | — |
| 2014 | 125 | #1,690 | — | — |
| 2013 | 186 | #1,276 | — | — |
| 2012 | 160 | #1,429 | 6 | #11,955 |
| 2011 | 199 | #1,209 | 5 | #13,905 |
| 2010 | 208 | #1,176 | — | — |
| 2009 | 221 | #1,149 | 5 | #14,065 |
| 2008 | 220 | #1,166 | 6 | #12,256 |
| 2007 | 196 | #1,262 | 6 | #12,058 |
| 2006 | 180 | #1,306 | 8 | #9,382 |
| 2005 | 196 | #1,180 | — | — |
| 2004 | 207 | #1,106 | 8 | #8,752 |
| 2003 | 199 | #1,110 | — | — |
| 2002 | 170 | #1,202 | — | — |
| 2001 | 139 | #1,376 | — | — |
| 2000 | 116 | #1,548 | — | — |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,649 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rileigh in 2025?
Rileigh ranked #5,201 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rileigh?
3,882 babies have been named Rileigh in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rileigh most popular?
Rileigh peaked in 2008, when 226 newborns received the name.
Is Rileigh a boy or girl name?
Rileigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rileigh rising or falling?
Rileigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.