NAME PROFILE
Hero
A variation of Riley, meaning 'rye clearing' or 'valiant'; a spirited and adaptable name that suggests a person with a bright, meadow-like freshness and a resilient, adventurous heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,025 |
| Gender | Male (23% / 77%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2007 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 45%TX — 28%GA — 17%FL — 7%WI — 3%
Notable People
Rilyn Galt (Collegiate Gymnast and Junior Olympian) · Rilyn Clark (Author of 'The Secrets We Keep') · Rilynn Rae (Digital Media Creator and Professional Model) · Rilyn Sloop (Award-winning Youth Equestrian and Show Jumper) · Rilyn Gabel (Musician and Digital Artist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RyRilyRin
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