Ryley Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationRYE-lee / /ˈraɪli/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'courageous'; English: 'rye clearing'
Historical & Cultural Background
Ryley is a variant of the name Riley, which has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Ireland, it is derived from the Gaelic surname O'Raghallaigh. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, as a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for boys.
Trend Summary
Ryley has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Riley
- Rylee
International Variants
- Riley (English)
- Ryley (English)
Famous people named Ryley
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ryley was first seen in the United States in 1981. Ryley has ranked as high as #1202 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Washington, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Ryley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ryley (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 54 |
| 1991 | 59 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 59 |
| 1994 | 73 |
| 1995 | 91 |
| 1996 | 124 |
| 1997 | 130 |
| 1998 | 122 |
| 1999 | 136 |
| 2000 | 172 |
| 2001 | 171 |
| 2002 | 160 |
| 2003 | 145 |
| 2004 | 164 |
| 2005 | 160 |
| 2006 | 156 |
| 2007 | 186 |
| 2008 | 156 |
| 2009 | 173 |
| 2010 | 161 |
| 2011 | 156 |
| 2012 | 143 |
| 2013 | 98 |
| 2014 | 110 |
| 2015 | 93 |
| 2016 | 73 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 18 |