Girls name · New Jersey
Riley in New Jersey
Riley was the 48th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 144 babies named Riley that year. Since 1992, New Jersey families have named 4,015 babies Riley.
Popularity over time
Riley in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 1089th |
| 1997 | 25 | 301st |
| 2001 | 56 | 163rd |
| 2006 | 156 | 50th |
| 2011 | 144 | 42nd |
| 2016 | 226 | 15th |
| 2020 | 164 | 31st |
| 2025 | 144 | 48th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey climbed from 1089th in 1992 to 48th in 2025.
The most babies named Riley in New Jersey in a single year was 226, in 2016. Its best showing was 15th 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 New Jersey?
Riley was the 48th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 144 babies named Riley that year. Since 1992, New Jersey families have named 4,015 babies Riley.
How many babies are named Riley in New Jersey?
In 2025, 144 babies were named Riley in New Jersey. The most babies named Riley in New Jersey in a single year was 226, in 2016.
What is the rank of Riley in New Jersey?
Riley ranked 48th among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 15th 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.