Find out how popular the first name Rileyanne has been for the last 16 years (from 2008 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rileyanne by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Rileyanne is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Rileyanne.

The history of the first name Rileyanne

The name Rileyanne is a relatively modern combination of the English surname Riley and the feminine name Anne. The surname Riley is derived from the Old English "ri(g)e leah," meaning a meadow or clearing in a woodland area. It was originally a place name before becoming a surname for someone who lived near such a clearing.

The name Anne has Hebrew origins, deriving from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." It has been a popular name throughout Christendom, with numerous queens, saints, and other notable women bearing variations of the name over the centuries. The spelling Anne emerged in France during the Middle Ages and became widespread in England after the Renaissance.

While Rileyanne itself does not appear to have any direct historical references or ancient roots, the name likely emerged in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century as a creative combination of the established surname Riley and the classic feminine name Anne. This blending of names reflects a modern trend of crafting unique names by merging elements from different sources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rileyanne is Rileyanne Kathryn Frost, an American actress born in 1988. Another notable bearer of the name is Rileyanne Elise Kemp, a Canadian singer and songwriter born in 1991.

Other individuals with the first name Rileyanne include Rileyanne Corinne Muller, a South African rugby union player born in 1997, and Rileyanne Elizabeth Dunne, an Australian author and poet born in 1982.

While not as common as some other names, Rileyanne has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries, as parents seek to create distinctive and meaningful names for their children.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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