Declining since 2019, #476 for girls today.
Popularity of Rylie since 1983
Babies named Rylie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rylie's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 1,610 |
| 2000s | 8,332 |
| 2010s | 9,071 |
| 2020s | 4,208 |
Meaning & origin
Rylie is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1983. It gained steady popularity through the 1990s and 2000s, reaching its peak rank of 476 in 2018, after which it began a gradual decline. In 2025, it ranks 476th with approximately 1 in 2,496 girls receiving the name. The name is part of the broader 'Riley' family, which includes variant spellings like Rylee and Ryleigh. Historically, Rylie has been most popular in states such as Montana, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Its trajectory has been falling since 2019, mirroring a broader shift away from some -lee ending names.
Rylie is a modern feminine given name, most likely a variant of Riley, which itself derives from the Irish surname O'Raghallaigh, meaning 'descendant of Raghallach,' a personal name possibly meaning 'courageous.' The name emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of the trend toward surname-style names for girls. It shares phonetic similarities with other -lee ending names like Kylie and Rylee.
Where Rylie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ry, Rye
Sibling names for Rylie
Names that share Rylie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Rylie
Names whose popularity has moved with Rylie's over the last 50 years.
