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Ryley

Boy / Girl name · 176 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ryley: 176 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 25 births in 2011.

The name Ryley is a modern spelling variant of Riley, which itself comes from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh, meaning "descendant of Raghallach," a personal name thought to mean "valiant" or "courageous." It has Gaelic origins deeply tied to Ireland. Famous bearers include the American actress Ryley O'Neal, known for her role in *The Mighty Ducks* franchise, and Canadian singer-songwriter Ryley Walker, whose folk music earned a loyal following. While there is no major place named directly after a person called Ryley, the root Raghallach shares its linguistic heritage with the town of Raleigh, North Carolina. Modernly, Ryley is part of a broader trend of unisex given names, especially popular in Scotland and other English-speaking countries from the 1990s onward.

Boy 20 of 52 years

Peak year
201125 babies
Latest (2025)
#7623 babies
Total births
170since 2003
5-year trend
▼ 41%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2011 · 25
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20203 babies
Latest (2023)
#7493 babies
Total births
6since 2020
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).