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Riley vs. Too common

Trying to pick a name for my son but my husband says Riley is way to common. Do you agree

The Top Baby Name is...

Riley

50%

Too common

50%

Poll created: Aug 29, 2014
Total Votes: 8
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Yes, common. Especially for girls.
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
For girls nowadays mostly.
Try Richard nn Ricky as maybe a compromise
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
I don’t think it’s that common, but more girls have it than boys.
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Yes especially as it is used by girls. Such a shame !
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Rylan?
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Rhys?
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Reid?
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Yeah, its a little overused.
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Riley is very common nowadays for both genders, but especially girls. It’s not a bad name, though.
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Very common on boys and girls, but if you really love it, I don’t think that should deter you!

Maybe Reynard nn Reynie or Raymond nn Raymie?
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Riley was ranked 45 for girls in 2013 (United States) and 156 for boys.
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Name popularity varies greatly depending on where you live. I only know 2 Riley’s and both are boys. One is 5 yrs and the other is 17 yrs.
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Yes, it is a popular name for both boys and girls now a days. But that shouldn’t matter. If you love the name, then use it!
Though I do prefer it on a girl...
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Personally, I don’t see what the problem is with common names. I can understand a person’s reasoning for not wanting a common name, but to not want them so badly that you refuse a name you love just because it’s common doesn’t make sense to me. If you like Riley, then point out to your husband that there’s a reason the names are so popular, which is because they’re good names. GL! :)
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
I always thought Riley was a boys name that ended up as a girl’s name kind of like Robin, my nephew is Riley. It’s a nice name. If your hubs Hates the name, maybe you could compromise and make it a middle name but try it out for a while on a doll and see if he likes it when he gets used to it.
posted by Garrett :: 9 years ago | report
For a boy, no. But he’d undoubtedly have several girl Riley’s in his class.
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report

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