Name comparison · boy names
Riley vs. Rio
In 2025, Riley leads at #207 among U.S. boys' names, with Rio at #532. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Riley | Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #207 | #532 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,666 | 563 |
| All-time peak | #99 in 2002 | #517 in 2024 |
| Uniqueness score | 29 / 100 | 42 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Mississippi (#70) | District of Columbia (#139) |