Ryley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
54% Masculine / 46% Feminine
Meaning:
Ryley means 'descendant of Raghailligh' and is of Irish origin.
Meaning of the Name Ryley
Ryley is a variant spelling of the name Riley, which is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Raghailligh, which means 'descendant of Raghailligh'. The name Raghailligh itself is believed to be derived from the Old Norse name Hrafngeirr, composed of the elements hrafn meaning 'raven' and geirr meaning 'spear'. Ryley is a modern and popular name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Ryley
The popularity for the name Ryley peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 186 births, which ranked number 2,328 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Ryley had the most female births in 2007 with 186, which ranked number 1,308 out of 20,573 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2007 with 186, which ranked number 1,021 out of 14,393 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ryley has declined sharply over the last ten years from 259 births to 101 births, a decline of -61.00%. Among males, Ryley has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 142 births to 43 births, a decline of -69.72%. Among females, Ryley has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 117 births to 58 births, a decline of -50.43%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ryley
- 20 Year Trend of Ryley: -65.41%
- 10 Year Trend of Ryley: -61.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ryley: -69.72%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ryley: -50.43%
Popularity of Ryley by State
For males, Ryley was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 5 male births. Among females, Ryley was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ryley. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | 8 | 2419 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ryley
- Total Births of Ryley: 92 (-8.99%)
- Male Births of Ryley: 38 (-11.26%)
- Female Births of Ryley: 54 (-6.78%)
Given the downward trend of Ryley over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.99% decrease in total births, for a total of 92 births in 2024. Male births for Ryley have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 38 male births in 2024, a decrease of -11.26%. For Females, births for Ryley have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 54 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.78%.