Girls name · North Carolina
Riley in North Carolina
Riley was the 45th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 173 babies named Riley that year. Since 1990, North Carolina families have named 5,197 babies Riley.
Popularity over time
Riley in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 | 842nd |
| 1997 | 41 | 194th |
| 2001 | 85 | 107th |
| 2006 | 176 | 49th |
| 2011 | 207 | 27th |
| 2016 | 244 | 21st |
| 2020 | 213 | 21st |
| 2025 | 173 | 45th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina climbed from 842nd in 1990 to 45th in 2025.
The most babies named Riley in North Carolina in a single year was 244, in 2016. Its best showing was 16th among girls names in 2019.
Across the country, Riley reached its best rank of 6th in Hawaii (2016). See Riley in every state →
How popular is Riley in North Carolina?
Riley was the 45th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 173 babies named Riley that year. Since 1990, North Carolina families have named 5,197 babies Riley.
How many babies are named Riley in North Carolina?
In 2025, 173 babies were named Riley in North Carolina. The most babies named Riley in North Carolina in a single year was 244, in 2016.
What is the rank of Riley in North Carolina?
Riley ranked 45th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 16th among girls names in 2019.
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.