How to read the band

Solid line = floor (spellings that unambiguously belong to the group). Shaded band up to the dashed edge = ceiling (the most it could reach if every ambiguous spelling counted here).

Riley

Riley has been easing down from its peak but is still widely used. All-time it's been given to 409,278 U.S. babies, the 19th most common name by sound today, peaking at 16,829 in 2008, with 10,188 in 2025.

By sound, Riley also includes the spellings Rylee, Ryleigh, Rylie, Reilly, Ryley, Rileigh, Rilee, Rhylee.

Rising