Girls name · Tennessee
Riley in Tennessee
Riley was the 35th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 130 babies named Riley that year. Since 1990, Tennessee families have named 3,479 babies Riley.
Popularity over time
Riley in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 | 648th |
| 1996 | 25 | 228th |
| 2001 | 65 | 105th |
| 2006 | 118 | 51st |
| 2010 | 142 | 27th |
| 2015 | 146 | 32nd |
| 2020 | 150 | 22nd |
| 2025 | 130 | 35th |
Its rank among girls names in Tennessee climbed from 648th in 1990 to 35th in 2025.
The most babies named Riley in Tennessee in a single year was 153, in 2009. Its best showing was 22nd among girls names in 2020.
Across the country, Riley reached its best rank of 6th in Hawaii (2016). See Riley in every state →
How popular is Riley in Tennessee?
Riley was the 35th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 130 babies named Riley that year. Since 1990, Tennessee families have named 3,479 babies Riley.
How many babies are named Riley in Tennessee?
In 2025, 130 babies were named Riley in Tennessee. The most babies named Riley in Tennessee in a single year was 153, in 2009.
What is the rank of Riley in Tennessee?
Riley ranked 35th among girls names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd among girls names in 2020.
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.