Rea
Every Rea since 1892 — 2,063 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rea
Rea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,363 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 2,063 American babies have been named Rea — about 91% girls and 9% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1958, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,363 | — | — |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,874 | — | — |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,097 | — | — |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,593 | — | — |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,930 | — | — |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,813 | — | — |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,135 | — | — |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,682 | — | — |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,747 | — | — |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,762 | — | — |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,913 | — | — |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,865 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,909 | — | — |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,536 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,109 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,523 | — | — |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,515 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,374 | — | — |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,663 | — | — |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,080 | — | — |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,238 | — | — |
| 2004 | 17 | #7,026 | — | — |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,939 | — | — |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,233 | — | — |
| 2001 | 19 | #6,018 | — | — |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,416 | — | — |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,590 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,732 | — | — |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,344 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,814 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,971 | — | — |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,991 | — | — |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,903 | — | — |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,107 | — | — |
| 1955 | 20 | #2,530 | — | — |
| 1950 | 18 | #2,412 | — | — |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,712 | — | — |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,189 | — | — |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,768 | 10 | #2,502 |
| 1930 | 18 | #2,006 | — | — |
| 1925 | 11 | #3,081 | 8 | #3,340 |
| 1920 | 19 | #2,061 | 8 | #3,431 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,360 | — | — |
| 1910 | 17 | #1,102 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,539 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rea in 2025?
Rea ranked #5,363 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rea?
2,063 babies have been named Rea in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rea most popular?
Rea peaked in 1958, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Rea a boy or girl name?
Rea is used for both: about 91% of babies named Rea have been girls and 9% boys.
Is the name Rea rising or falling?
Rea is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.