How old is someone named Ryley?
The average Ryley is 20 years old.
Half of all living Ryleys are between 14 and 25.
When was Ryley popular?
Ryley had one big moment, peaking in 2007. 63% of the babies ever named Ryley arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 146 | 140 |
| 1990s | 1,377 | 1,300 |
| 2000s | 3,179 | 3,100 |
| 2010s | 1,983 | 2,000 |
| 2020s | 512 | 510 |
How many Ryleys are still alive?
About 7,100 Ryleys are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 7,200 babies named Ryley since 1981.
Nearly every Ryley ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ryley?
About two in three living Ryleys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 12%
- Gen Z 65%
- Gen Alpha 23%
Is Ryley an old name?
Not really. Ryley is younger than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ryley will be 42 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Ryley a boy or girl name?
Both. 47% of living Ryleys are women and 53% are men.
The women average 18 and the men 21.
Names the same age as Ryley
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Ryley's name twin is Davion. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Davion's age curve is the closest match to Ryley's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Ryley
How old is the average Ryley?
The average Ryley in the US is 20 years old. The median is 20, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ryley?
About 7,100 Ryleys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,200 babies given the name since 1981.
When was the name Ryley most popular?
In 2007, when about 370 baby girls were named Ryley.
Is Ryley a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 65% of living Ryleys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Ryley a boy or girl name?
Both. 47% of living Ryleys are women and 53% are men. The women average 18 and the men 21.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this