Girls name · New York
Riley in New York
Riley was the 48th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 257 babies named Riley that year. Since 1989, New York families have named 7,683 babies Riley.
Popularity over time
Riley in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 8 | 1464th |
| 1994 | 19 | 790th |
| 1999 | 81 | 237th |
| 2004 | 245 | 75th |
| 2010 | 276 | 53rd |
| 2015 | 354 | 31st |
| 2020 | 361 | 27th |
| 2025 | 257 | 48th |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 1464th in 1989 to 48th in 2025.
The most babies named Riley in New York in a single year was 473, in 2016. Its best showing was 19th 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 York?
Riley was the 48th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 257 babies named Riley that year. Since 1989, New York families have named 7,683 babies Riley.
How many babies are named Riley in New York?
In 2025, 257 babies were named Riley in New York. The most babies named Riley in New York in a single year was 473, in 2016.
What is the rank of Riley in New York?
Riley ranked 48th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 19th 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.