Rylee is a distinctive choice, ranked #1097 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Rylee in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1097
US Rank #125
About the Name Rylee
Rylee has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 128 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #699 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.
Rylee is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #125, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Rylee
Unlikely. With around 31 UK babies named Rylee per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rylee in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Rylee has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 128 places in the last five years. Its peak was #699 in 2021. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Rylee is more popular in the US (#125) than in the UK (#1097). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Rylee include: Rylee Linting — Rylee Linting is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since January 2025, representing the 27th district.; Rylee Foster — Rylee Ann Foster is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Northern Super League club Halifax Tides FC.; Rylee Baisden — Rylee Ann Baisden is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for USL Super League club Carolina Ascent..
Rylee appears in the US top 500 at #125 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
31
UK babies named Rylee (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 128 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Rylee
Likely around 1 other Rylee in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Rylee
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Rylee Linting is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since January 2025, representing the 27th district. A member of the Republican Party, Linting worked as a field representative for Turning Point Action, and previously served as the youth vice chair of the Michigan Republican Party.
Rylee Ann Foster is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Northern Super League club Halifax Tides FC. She has represented Canada at the under-17 and under-20 levels.
Rylee Ann Baisden is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for USL Super League club Carolina Ascent. She played college soccer for the Pepperine Waves.