Rylie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rylie is an Irish name that means 'courageous' or 'valiant'. It evolved from the Gaelic name Raghallaigh and has become increasingly popular in recent decades, especially in English-speaking regions. The name is often associated with modern traits of individuality and youthfulness. There is no significant biblical relevance to the name.
The name Rylie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha 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 declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rylie has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling 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, 'Rylie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6580th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2315th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4129th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2710th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 414th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 383rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rylie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rylie"
Pronunciation
/ˈraɪli/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Rylie is derived from the Gaelic name 'Raghallaigh', which means 'descendant of Raghallach'. Raghallach itself is believed to be a personal name that could mean 'valiant' or 'courageous'.
Meaning
courageous, valiant
Language Evolution
Raghallaigh, Rylie, Riley
Historical Usage
Rylie gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often as a feminine variant of the more common name Riley.
Variants & Derivatives
Riley, Rylie, Rylee, Ryleigh
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Rylie is perceived as a modern, trendy name that is often associated with youth and individuality.
Famous People
Rylie Decker, an American athlete, Rylie McGinnis, a social media influencer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rylie"
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 "Rylie"
"Rylie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6580th of 16616 | 88 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2315th of 24088 | 804 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4129th of 23106 | 301 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2710th of 27321 | 658 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 414th of 35406 | 12,086 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 383rd of 30306 | 9,879 |
Regional Popularity of "Rylie" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
36.06% 2637th/7313 |
34.17% 2550th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
57.64% 3932nd/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Rylie" 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) |
47.14% 1737th/3685 |
- |
51.68% 2684th/5194 |
30.62% 1934th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.63% 304th/4582 |
9.70% 501st/5164 |
6.13% 448th/7313 |
5.71% 426th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.68% 346th/3984 |
9.16% 411th/4487 |
6.14% 419th/6822 |
6.13% 385th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rylie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rylie" 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.