Total births
921
Unisex name · since 1995
Rhiley
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 921 babies named Rhiley, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5532
- among girls today
- 921
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
921 babies have been named Rhiley since 1995, making it today's #5532 unisex name.
Rhiley has 921 recorded births among girls since 1995, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5532 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #5532 among girls today
- 921 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rhiley is currently the #5532 unisex name in America, more common than 69% of girls - 921 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5532
- among girls today
- 921
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
Rhiley vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5532
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 69% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Rhiley was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
60 babies were named Rhiley in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Rhiley compares
921 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Rhiley's all-time total is 141% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rhiley | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 921 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 60 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rhiley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rhiley's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 60, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rhiley at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#5,532
Active since
1995
Rhiley popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Rhiley popularity over time - boys
285 total births recorded since 1997 (Rhiley as boys' name)
Rhiley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rhiley's strongest decade.
502 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Rhiley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 32
1990s
32 births
- 2000s
2000s
260 births
- 2010s
2010s
502 births
- 2020s 127
2020s
127 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 502 births (55% of all-time use).
How Rhiley 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 Rhiley's total volume
Rhiley vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rhiley by state
Where Rhiley concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 33 | 3.6% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 31 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 24 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 24 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 21 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Rhiley's total US births 3.6%
Even split
33 of 921 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rhiley? ▼
Rhiley has been given to 921 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #5532 as of the latest data. 60 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Rhiley most popular? ▼
Rhiley was most popular in the 2010s decade with 502 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Rhiley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rhiley are California (33 births), Georgia (31 births), Florida (24 births).
Is Rhiley a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rhiley is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 921 births, and as a boy's name it has 285 births.
How long has the name Rhiley been used? ▼
Rhiley has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 31 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rhiley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rhiannon, Rhianna, Rhiana, Rhian, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rhiley's data
- Rhiley's decade-level peak was the 2010s (502 total births); usage has since declined to 127 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Rhileys (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Rhiley
Nearby Names Like Rhiley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rhiley
Rhiannon Girl
#1300 15,539 births
Rhianna Girl
#7369 5,774 births
Rhiana Girl
1,054 births
Rhian Girl
#10503 889 births
Rhianon Girl
355 births
Compare Rhiley side by side: Rhiley vs Rhiannon Rhiley vs Rhianna Rhiley vs Rhiana
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rhiley
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. "Rhiley: #5532 Unisex Name - 921 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rhiley. 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 Rhiley 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.