Girls name · Illinois
Riley in Illinois
Riley was the 58th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 132 babies named Riley that year. Since 1990, Illinois families have named 5,246 babies Riley.
Popularity over time
Riley in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10 | 931st |
| 1995 | 51 | 268th |
| 2000 | 126 | 130th |
| 2005 | 188 | 71st |
| 2010 | 218 | 44th |
| 2015 | 191 | 51st |
| 2020 | 167 | 45th |
| 2025 | 132 | 58th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 931st in 1990 to 58th in 2025.
The most babies named Riley in Illinois in a single year was 254, in 2017. Its best showing was 28th among girls names in 2017.
Across the country, Riley reached its best rank of 6th in Hawaii (2016). See Riley in every state →
How popular is Riley in Illinois?
Riley was the 58th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 132 babies named Riley that year. Since 1990, Illinois families have named 5,246 babies Riley.
How many babies are named Riley in Illinois?
In 2025, 132 babies were named Riley in Illinois. The most babies named Riley in Illinois in a single year was 254, in 2017.
What is the rank of Riley in Illinois?
Riley ranked 58th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 28th among girls names in 2017.
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.