Reese
Boy name · #602 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Reese? In official American birth records, Reese has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
Reese ranks #602 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 475 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #703, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,789 boys born in 2025 was named Reese.
Babies named Reese per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Reese first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2003, when 709 boys were named Reese — good for #368 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Reese against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Reese in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Reese is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Reese is most common
Geography matters for names, and Reese is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Reese is most common in LA (0.9 per 1,000), OR (0.7 per 1,000), SC (0.6 per 1,000), IN (0.6 per 1,000), OK (0.6 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Reese is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Reese
Statistically, parents drawn to Reese tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Reece, Rohan, Trace, Bryce, and Drake.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Reese | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 475 | #602 |
| 2024 | 456 | #620 |
| 2023 | 439 | #632 |
| 2022 | 428 | #645 |
| 2021 | 375 | #703 |
| 2020 | 336 | #730 |
| 2019 | 312 | #759 |
| 2018 | 384 | #658 |
| 2017 | 362 | #687 |
| 2016 | 384 | #672 |
| 2015 | 358 | #703 |
| 2014 | 407 | #647 |
| 2013 | 421 | #603 |
| 2012 | 476 | #548 |
| 2011 | 471 | #543 |
| 2010 | 533 | #487 |
| 2009 | 574 | #476 |
| 2008 | 599 | #461 |
| 2007 | 603 | #457 |
| 2006 | 643 | #431 |
| 2005 | 699 | #404 |
| 2004 | 698 | #389 |
| 2003 | 709 | #368 |
| 2002 | 675 | #387 |
| 2001 | 646 | #393 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Reese?
In official American birth records, the name Reese first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Reese a popular boy name?
Reese ranked #602 among boys in 2025 with 475 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #703.
When was the name Reese most popular?
Reese peaked in 2003, when 709 American boys received the name (ranked #368 that year). Since 2003 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Reese?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,789 newborn American boys was named Reese. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.