Girls name · South Carolina
Riley in South Carolina
Riley was the 48th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 71 babies named Riley that year. Since 1993, South Carolina families have named 2,308 babies Riley.
Popularity over time
Riley in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 434th |
| 1998 | 15 | 251st |
| 2003 | 52 | 70th |
| 2007 | 82 | 40th |
| 2012 | 86 | 35th |
| 2016 | 145 | 11th |
| 2021 | 93 | 20th |
| 2025 | 71 | 48th |
Its rank among girls names in South Carolina climbed from 434th in 1993 to 48th in 2025.
The most babies named Riley in South Carolina in a single year was 145, in 2016. Its best showing was 11th 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 South Carolina?
Riley was the 48th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 71 babies named Riley that year. Since 1993, South Carolina families have named 2,308 babies Riley.
How many babies are named Riley in South Carolina?
In 2025, 71 babies were named Riley in South Carolina. The most babies named Riley in South Carolina in a single year was 145, in 2016.
What is the rank of Riley in South Carolina?
Riley ranked 48th among girls names in South Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 11th 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.