Total births
772
Unisex name · since 1995
Railey
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 772 babies named Railey, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8194
- among girls today
- 772
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Railey currently ranks #8194 among unisex names in America, with 772 babies recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Railey recorded 772 times among girls since 1995, holding rank #8194 nationally today, ahead of 54% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #8194 among girls today
- 772 born since 1995
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Railey is currently the #8194 unisex name in America, more common than 54% of girls - 772 born since 1995, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8194
- among girls today
- 772
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Railey vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8194
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 54% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Railey was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
48 babies were named Railey in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Railey compares
772 Top 36% higher than 64% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Railey's all-time total is 102% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Railey | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 772 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 48 | 19,840 |
Railey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Railey's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Railey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#8,194
Active since
1995
Railey popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Railey popularity over time - boys
48 total births recorded since 2003 (Railey as boys' name)
Railey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Railey's strongest decade.
317 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Railey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 55
1990s
55 births
- 2000s
2000s
317 births
- 2010s
2010s
303 births
- 2020s 97
2020s
97 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 317 births (41% of all-time use).
How Railey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Railey's total volume
Railey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Railey by state
Where Railey concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 65 | 8.4% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Utah | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Railey's total US births 8.4%
Even split
65 of 772 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Railey? ▼
772 babies have been named Railey since 1995. It currently ranks #8194 among girls. The peak year was 2007 with 48 births.
When was Railey most popular? ▼
Railey was most popular in the 2000s decade with 317 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Railey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Railey are Texas (65 births), California (10 births), Georgia (10 births).
Is Railey a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Railey is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 772 births, and as a boy's name it has 48 births.
How long has the name Railey been used? ▼
Railey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 31 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Railey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raina, Rain, Raine, Raizy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Railey's data
- Railey's decade-level peak was the 2000s (317 total births); usage has since declined to 97 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Raileys (65 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Railey
Nearby Names Like Railey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Railey
Raina Girl
#999 12,453 births
Rain Girl
#1380 3,618 births
Raine Girl
#1449 3,255 births
Raizy Girl
#1748 2,671 births
Rainey Girl
#2348 2,182 births
Compare Railey side by side: Railey vs Raina Railey vs Rain Railey vs Raine
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Railey: #8194 Unisex Name - 772 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/railey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Railey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.