Total births
618
Unisex name · since 1991
Reiley
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 618 babies named Reiley, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 618
- total births
- 1991–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Reiley sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 618 recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Reiley has been recorded 618 times among girls since 1991, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2023.
- 618 total births
- 1991–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
618 girls have been named Reiley since 1991, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 618
- total births
- 1991–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Reiley was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
37 babies were named Reiley in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Reiley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Reiley's full recorded timeline at 2007, 42% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 58% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1991, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1998 peak of 37 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Reiley at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Reiley popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2023
- Peak year (1998)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Reiley popularity over time - boys
324 total births recorded since 1994 (Reiley as boys' name)
Reiley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Reiley's strongest decade.
287 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Reiley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
158 births
- 2000s
2000s
287 births
- 2010s
2010s
148 births
- 2020s 25
2020s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 287 births (46% of all-time use).
How Reiley 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 Reiley's total volume
Reiley vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Reiley by state
Where Reiley concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Reiley's total US births 1.8%
Even split
11 of 618 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Reiley? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 618 babies named Reiley. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 37 births.
When was Reiley most popular? ▼
Reiley was most popular in the 2000s decade with 287 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Reiley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Reiley are Texas (11 births), California (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
Is Reiley a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Reiley is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 618 births, and as a boy's name it has 324 births.
How long has the name Reiley been used? ▼
Reiley has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 33 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Reiley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Reina, Reign, Reilly, Reita, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Reiley's data
- Reiley's decade-level peak was the 2000s (287 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Reileys (11 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 Reiley
Nearby Names Like Reiley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Reiley
Reina Girl
#552 14,080 births
Reign Girl
#435 7,989 births
Reilly Girl
#2709 5,528 births
Reita Girl
1,364 births
Reid Girl
#4491 992 births
Compare Reiley side by side: Reiley vs Reina Reiley vs Reign Reiley vs Reilly
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1991–2023 (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. "Reiley: Baby Name Since 1991 - 618 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/reiley. 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 Reiley 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 July 2026.