Ryley

Ryley: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex nameSurname origin

Meaning and origin of Ryley

  • A male given name transferred from the surname.

Etymology

Variant of Riley.

How popular is Ryley?

67U.S. babies in 2025
#906peak rank (2000)
7,197babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,341 girls and 3,856 boys in the U.S. have been named Ryley (46% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1223 in 2003. Its highest rank for boys was #906 in 2000. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025372 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ryley FAQ

What does the name Ryley mean?

A male given name transferred from the surname. Variant of Riley.

What is the origin of the name Ryley?

Ryley is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Ryley?

Since 1880, 3,341 girls and 3,856 boys in the U.S. have been named Ryley (46% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1223 in 2003. Its highest rank for boys was #906 in 2000. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Ryley a boy or girl name?

Ryley is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (3,341 girls and 3,856 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.