Girls name · Virginia
Riley in Virginia
Riley was the 30th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 157 babies named Riley that year. Since 1989, Virginia families have named 4,077 babies Riley.
Popularity over time
Riley in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 7 | 675th |
| 1996 | 19 | 322nd |
| 2001 | 74 | 99th |
| 2006 | 164 | 39th |
| 2010 | 180 | 27th |
| 2015 | 162 | 35th |
| 2020 | 161 | 26th |
| 2025 | 157 | 30th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia climbed from 675th in 1989 to 30th in 2025.
The most babies named Riley in Virginia in a single year was 203, in 2016. Its best showing was 18th among girls names in 2017.
Across the country, Riley reached its best rank of 6th in Hawaii (2016). See Riley in every state →
How popular is Riley in Virginia?
Riley was the 30th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 157 babies named Riley that year. Since 1989, Virginia families have named 4,077 babies Riley.
How many babies are named Riley in Virginia?
In 2025, 157 babies were named Riley in Virginia. The most babies named Riley in Virginia in a single year was 203, in 2016.
What is the rank of Riley in Virginia?
Riley ranked 30th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 18th among girls names in 2017.
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.