Baby Name Popularity Profile

Rylee

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Rylee.

National Rank (2025)
#137
All-Time Peak Rank
#97 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
69,010
Unisex Distribution 7.4% Boy / 92.6% Girl Balance: Overwhelmingly Female
πŸ’‘ The Rylee Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

πŸ“– The Story Behind Rylee

According to SSA data, Rylee achieved its highest historical rank of #97 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2010 with 2,984 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 21.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 46 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Rylee scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change -21.4% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 2,984 Births in 2010
Years in Top 100
2 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
46 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 201
1990s: 3,600
2000s: 21,953
2010s: 28,559
2020s: 14,697

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ry-lee
Letter Count 5 Letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Utah
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint Northeast
States with Core Active Data 51 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
Utah #137 1,781 2003 26.7% Decline
Nevada #103 657 2017 19.2% Decline
Idaho #100 748 2004 16.0% Decline
Arizona #227 1,733 2006 43.6% Decline
Montana #100 414 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming #101 180 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 175 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #75 1,641 2008 +19.4% Growth
Oregon #113 1,037 2008 +20.0% Growth
South Dakota #94 381 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #163 1,745 2008 23.7% Decline
Kansas #146 1,100 2008 32.4% Decline
Colorado #235 1,246 2013 48.1% Decline
Florida #137 3,432 2010 +12.7% Growth
North Dakota #190 341 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #162 193 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii #206 290 2008 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #171 291 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #93 657 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #85 1,888 2018 +20.9% Growth
Missouri #87 1,927 2009 +6.8% Growth
Iowa #150 1,106 2008 15.4% Decline
Arkansas #118 897 2010 37.5% Decline
Georgia #112 2,229 2022 27.6% Decline
Kentucky #82 1,371 2014 12.5% Decline
Texas #193 5,756 2010 31.2% Decline
West Virginia #265 692 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #108 1,332 2016 30.2% Decline
Maine #170 324 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #152 1,726 2016 36.1% Decline
Ohio #83 3,352 2008 +2.8% Growth
Minnesota #83 1,246 2021 +22.9% Growth
Michigan #101 2,545 2018 17.9% Decline
Wisconsin #81 1,316 2019 +3.6% Growth
North Carolina #135 1,897 2021 15.9% Decline
South Carolina #113 939 2021 11.4% Decline
Alabama #98 1,186 2020 40.0% Decline
Maryland #143 934 2011 26.1% Decline
Virginia #180 1,373 2016 32.4% Decline
Mississippi #69 761 2020 39.6% Decline
New Mexico #141 310 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #154 2,881 2010 35.1% Decline
California #230 5,372 2018 24.9% Decline
Connecticut #189 492 2012 40.0% Decline
Illinois #195 2,048 2008 34.2% Decline
Massachusetts #205 928 2014 36.4% Decline
New Jersey #189 996 2021 17.0% Decline
Vermont Unranked 54 2011 Insufficient historical volume
New York #182 2,173 2017 25.6% Decline
Rhode Island Unranked 88 2016 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 35 2015 Insufficient historical volume

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