Girls name · Kentucky
Riley in Kentucky
Riley was the 27th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 94 babies named Riley that year. Since 1992, Kentucky families have named 2,336 babies Riley.
Popularity over time
Riley in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 603rd |
| 1998 | 25 | 179th |
| 2002 | 48 | 96th |
| 2007 | 93 | 49th |
| 2011 | 75 | 45th |
| 2016 | 106 | 24th |
| 2020 | 81 | 33rd |
| 2025 | 94 | 27th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky climbed from 603rd in 1992 to 27th in 2025.
The most babies named Riley in Kentucky in a single year was 120, in 2008. Its best showing was 21st 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 Kentucky?
Riley was the 27th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 94 babies named Riley that year. Since 1992, Kentucky families have named 2,336 babies Riley.
How many babies are named Riley in Kentucky?
In 2025, 94 babies were named Riley in Kentucky. The most babies named Riley in Kentucky in a single year was 120, in 2008.
What is the rank of Riley in Kentucky?
Riley ranked 27th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 21st 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.