Name comparison · boy names
Riley vs. River
In 2025, River leads at #111 among U.S. boys' names, with Riley at #207. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Riley | River |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #207 | #111 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,666 | 3,139 |
| All-time peak | #99 in 2002 | #105 in 2022 |
| Uniqueness score | 29 / 100 | 21 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Mississippi (#70) | Arkansas (#42) |