Reese
Peaked at #128 nationally in 2012, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Reese has been recorded 69% of the time for girls and 31% of the time for boys.
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Reese — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#128
in 2012
Current rank
#190
in 2024
Years tracked
35
1924–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1924, Reese reached its peak popularity for girls in 2012, ranking #128 nationally with 2,459 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #165 (2014) to #190 (2024) — a 13% drop.
As of 2024, Reese ranks #190 nationally for girls, with 1,589 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #190 | 1,589 |
| 2023 | #174 | 1,666 |
| 2022 | #168 | 1,727 |
| 2021 | #148 | 1,890 |
| 2020 | #146 | 1,878 |
| 2019 | #159 | 1,816 |
| 2018 | #159 | 1,792 |
| 2017 | #171 | 1,754 |
Reese — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#369
in 2003
Current rank
#620
in 2024
Years tracked
143
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Reese reached its peak popularity for boys in 2003, ranking #369 nationally with 709 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #648 (2014) to #620 (2024) — a 4% improvement.
As of 2024, Reese ranks #620 nationally for boys, with 455 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #620 | 455 |
| 2023 | #632 | 439 |
| 2022 | #645 | 428 |
| 2021 | #702 | 375 |
| 2020 | #733 | 336 |
| 2019 | #761 | 312 |
| 2018 | #658 | 384 |
| 2017 | #689 | 362 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Reese most popular?
Reese was most popular in 2012, when it ranked #128 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Reese becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Reese?
At least 62,268 babies have been recorded with the name Reese in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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