Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ryleigh.
National Rank (2025)
#344
All-Time Peak Rank
#138 (2019)
Total U.S. Births
35,139
Unisex Distribution1.2% Boy / 98.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Ryleigh Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Ryleigh
According to SSA data, Ryleigh achieved its highest historical rank of #138 in 2019. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2019 with 2,025 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 46.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 37 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ryleigh scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-46.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,025Births in 2019
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
37Years
Historical VolatilityHighly 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:13
1990s:807
2000s:8,261
2010s:17,881
2020s:8,177
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRyl-eih
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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