Will my child share the name Reilly with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Reilly per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Reilly in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Reilly becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Reilly is declining: down 1,961 places since 2020, to #3,684 in 2025. It peaked at #569 in 2012.

Is Reilly a good choice for a distinctive name?

Reilly is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Reilly a popular baby name in the United States?

Reilly does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Reilly

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Reilly is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Reilly in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Reilly

Reilly is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 210 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #613 in 2008 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Reilly is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Reilly in their class.