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Rylee Unisex

Popularity: #124 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationRY-lee / ˈraɪli

English; Irish

Meaning

English: courageous; Irish: descendant of the king

Historical & Cultural Background

Rylee is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a variant of the name Riley, which has Irish origins. The name has been embraced for its contemporary sound and appeal. It is frequently used for girls, although it can also be a unisex name.

Trend Summary

Rylee has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

RileyAyleeShayleeBrileyFinleyHadley

Variants

  • Riley
  • Ryleigh
  • Rylie

International Variants

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Famous people named Rylee

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Fictional characters named Rylee

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Sibling Suggestions

KylieMileyBaileySkylarHayley

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rylee was first seen in the United States in 1980. Rylee has ranked as high as #233 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Rylee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rylee (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 173
8%
TX 160
8%
FL 145
7%
NY 103
5%
NC 100
5%
OH 96
5%
IL 82
4%
GA 81
4%
PA 80
4%
TN 69
3%
WI 58
3%
VA 58
3%
MO 56
3%
KY 56
3%
IN 52
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19807
19815
198212
198311
19848
198516
198628
198731
198836
198947
199082
199171
1992120
1993174
1994210
1995309
1996380
1997624
1998724
1999906
20001,102
20011,330
20021,615
20032,018
20042,375
20052,521
20062,600
20072,627
20082,936
20092,829
20102,984
20112,876
20122,799
20132,901
20142,778
20152,692
20162,969
20172,863
20182,912
20192,778
20202,701
20212,714
20222,585
20232,334
20242,229