Rylee
Rylee is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Courageous or valiant.
Origin and history
Rylee is a modern variant spelling of the traditional Irish surname Riley, derived from Ó Raghallaigh meaning 'descendant of Raghallach'. Although historically a surname, it gained popularity as a unisex given name in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. In the United States, the Rylee spelling is more frequently given to girls, but it sees steady, modest usage for boys.
Popularity in the United States
5,547 babies in the United States have been named Rylee since 1880. It ranks #1634 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1289.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.3 %)
- CA (8 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
- GA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 547 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,274 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,020 |
| 2020-2029 | 674 |
Famous people named Rylee
- Rylee Foster: Soccer Player
Nicknames
Ry, Rye
Fun facts
- Rylee is a contemporary phonetic spelling alternative to the classic Irish surname Riley.
- While used for both sexes in the U.S., the Rylee spelling skews more female, though it maintains steady male usage.