Girls name · California
Riley in California
Riley was the 72nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 378 babies named Riley that year. Since 1985, California families have named 13,869 babies Riley.
Popularity over time
Riley in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 | 2799th |
| 1991 | 50 | 700th |
| 1996 | 146 | 289th |
| 2002 | 326 | 147th |
| 2008 | 484 | 91st |
| 2014 | 476 | 83rd |
| 2019 | 645 | 44th |
| 2025 | 378 | 72nd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 2799th in 1985 to 72nd in 2025.
The most babies named Riley in California in a single year was 757, in 2016. Its best showing was 38th among girls names in 2016.
Across the country, Riley reached its best rank of 6th in Hawaii (2016). See Riley in every state →
How popular is Riley in California?
Riley was the 72nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 378 babies named Riley that year. Since 1985, California families have named 13,869 babies Riley.
How many babies are named Riley in California?
In 2025, 378 babies were named Riley in California. The most babies named Riley in California in a single year was 757, in 2016.
What is the rank of Riley in California?
Riley ranked 72nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 38th among girls names in 2016.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.