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At a glance

In short
Rl is a male given name with a straightforward pronunciation, originating from the surname Riley. It carries strong and resilient qualities.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1925 (#4,197)
Babies in 1925
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#4,197 in 1925
First recorded
1921

Meaning of Rl

Originating from the surname Riley, the name Rl is primarily used as a male given name. Pronounced as "arl" (/ɑrl/), this name has a straightforward and uncomplicated pronunciation. While there are no notable variations specifically mentioned for Rl, it's worth noting that Riley is a common variation of the name. In terms of associations, Rl carries with it the strong and resilient qualities often associated with surnames-turned-given names. The popularity of Rl in the United States has fluctuated over time, with occurrences recorded sporadically throughout the early 20th century.

How to pronounce Rl

Popularity of Rl in the U.S.

Rl was last recorded in the U.S. in 1925, ranked #4,197 with 5 babies. It first appears in the records in 1921.

Bar and line chart: Rl in the U.S., 1921–1925. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 5 in 1921 and 5 in 1925. Line: rank among boy names, peak #4,197 in 1925.
  • Boys named Rl (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1921–1925. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1921⁠–⁠1925 3 rows
Rl: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
192554,197▲ 150
192454,347back (not recorded in 1922–1923)
192154,322new