Ryley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ryley is an Old English name meaning 'clearing in the rye'. It has evolved through various forms such as Riley and Rylie. The name reflects a connection to nature and has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Ryley is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ryley has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ryley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1820th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1085th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2336th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6031st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1512th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2473rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ryley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ryley"
Pronunciation
/ˈraɪli/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Ryley is derived from the Old English word 'ryge' meaning 'rye' and 'leah' meaning 'woodland' or 'clearing'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'rye clearing' or 'meadow by the rye'.
Meaning
clearing in the rye
Language Evolution
Ryley, Riley, Rylee, Rylie
Historical Usage
Ryley gained popularity in the late 20th century as a variant of the more traditional name Riley, which has been used in Ireland and England for centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Riley, Rylie, Rylee
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ryley is viewed as a trendy and modern name, often associated with youthfulness and creativity.
Famous People
Ryley Walker (musician), Ryley McCoy (social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ryley"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ryley"
"Ryley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1820th of 16616 | 638 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1085th of 24088 | 2,491 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2336th of 23106 | 697 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6031st of 27321 | 212 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1512th of 35406 | 2,210 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2473rd of 30306 | 880 |
Regional Popularity of "Ryley" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
36.80% 1356th/3685 |
- |
56.72% 2946th/5194 |
25.12% 1587th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.64% 900th/4582 |
24.11% 1245th/5164 |
19.66% 1438th/7313 |
14.12% 1054th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
64.48% 2569th/3984 |
47.43% 2128th/4487 |
37.60% 2565th/6822 |
43.96% 2759th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ryley" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
71.54% 4519th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.70% 1315th/4582 |
30.31% 1565th/5164 |
27.03% 1977th/7313 |
23.94% 1787th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
59.36% 2365th/3984 |
59.04% 2649th/4487 |
43.14% 2943rd/6822 |
50.80% 3188th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ryley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ryley" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.