Reilly
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
9,977 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1997 Peak Popularity Year
543 Peak Births

Reilly Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Reilly is of Irish origin, meaning 'valiant' or 'courageous,' evolving from the Gaelic surname Ó Raghallaigh. It has gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, with a modern image that appeals to many. The name does not have biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Reilly"

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Pronunciation

/ˈraɪli/

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Origin

Irish

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Etymology

The name Reilly is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Raghallaigh, which means 'descendant of Raghallach.' The name Raghallach is believed to mean 'valiant' or 'courageous.'

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Meaning

valiant, courageous

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Language Evolution

Ó Raghallaigh, Raghallach, Reilly

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Historical Usage

Reilly has been a popular surname in Ireland and has transitioned into a given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Riley, O'Reilly

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Modern Popularity & Image

Reilly is viewed as a modern and stylish name, gaining popularity for both boys and girls in recent years.

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Famous People

Reilly Smith (NHL player), Reilly Anspach (American football player)

📊 Reilly Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Reilly Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Moderately Popular name with 543 peak births in 1997

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 36 US states, with strongest presence in Washington

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Reilly"

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 "Reilly"

"Reilly" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 6287th of 7552 13
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 7360th of 10718 23
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1691st of 16616 717
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 976th of 24088 2,886
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2020th of 23106 871
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 14973rd of 19264 14
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2784th of 27321 633
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 996th of 35406 3,887
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2351st of 30306 933

Regional Popularity of "Reilly" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
43.18%
1591st/3685
50.15%
2244th/4475
40.60%
2109th/5194
24.22%
1530th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
21.58%
989th/4582
14.08%
727th/5164
16.57%
1212th/7313
13.80%
1030th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
56.00%
2231st/3984
32.78%
1471st/4487
37.38%
2550th/6822
41.81%
2624th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Reilly" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
54.76%
2018th/3685
60.20%
2694th/4475
62.07%
3224th/5194
43.07%
2721st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
19.51%
894th/4582
12.18%
629th/5164
16.98%
1242nd/7313
16.24%
1212th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
58.11%
2315th/3984
29.04%
1303rd/4487
57.21%
3903rd/6822
53.35%
3348th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Reilly"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Reilly" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Reilly" in the United States

The name Reilly is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast 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, Reilly 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. 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, 'Reilly' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6287th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7360th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1691st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 976th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2020th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14973rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2784th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 996th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2351st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Reilly' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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