Reece
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Every Reece since 1880 — 26,917 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reece
Reece is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #460 in 2025 with 675 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 26,917 American babies have been named Reece — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2005, when 998 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Reece stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reece 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 | 202 | #1,149 | 675 | #460 |
| 2024 | 155 | #1,434 | 686 | #455 |
| 2023 | 171 | #1,328 | 688 | #449 |
| 2022 | 127 | #1,665 | 563 | #530 |
| 2021 | 130 | #1,621 | 485 | #578 |
| 2020 | 138 | #1,541 | 470 | #591 |
| 2019 | 133 | #1,604 | 484 | #575 |
| 2018 | 147 | #1,494 | 455 | #602 |
| 2017 | 160 | #1,429 | 461 | #592 |
| 2016 | 176 | #1,350 | 478 | #579 |
| 2015 | 179 | #1,327 | 492 | #571 |
| 2014 | 217 | #1,150 | 512 | #542 |
| 2013 | 225 | #1,092 | 511 | #520 |
| 2012 | 198 | #1,229 | 558 | #484 |
| 2011 | 221 | #1,118 | 617 | #440 |
| 2010 | 202 | #1,203 | 631 | #436 |
| 2009 | 269 | #986 | 654 | #430 |
| 2008 | 244 | #1,073 | 716 | #414 |
| 2007 | 253 | #1,042 | 676 | #426 |
| 2006 | 227 | #1,106 | 700 | #412 |
| 2005 | 218 | #1,095 | 780 | #372 |
| 2004 | 219 | #1,061 | 695 | #391 |
| 2003 | 180 | #1,194 | 757 | #359 |
| 2002 | 152 | #1,296 | 779 | #350 |
| 2001 | 104 | #1,736 | 798 | #344 |
| 2000 | 102 | #1,726 | 661 | #387 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,942 | 260 | #646 |
| 1990 | — | — | 165 | #791 |
| 1985 | — | — | 67 | #1,146 |
| 1980 | — | — | 40 | #1,538 |
| 1975 | — | — | 23 | #2,050 |
| 1970 | — | — | 36 | #1,411 |
| 1965 | — | — | 33 | #1,355 |
| 1960 | — | — | 29 | #1,517 |
| 1955 | — | — | 26 | #1,530 |
| 1950 | — | — | 24 | #1,528 |
| 1945 | — | — | 29 | #1,244 |
| 1940 | — | — | 27 | #1,304 |
| 1935 | — | — | 39 | #1,039 |
| 1930 | — | — | 32 | #1,272 |
| 1925 | — | — | 40 | #1,117 |
| 1920 | — | — | 36 | #1,223 |
| 1915 | — | — | 42 | #977 |
| 1910 | — | — | 10 | #1,102 |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,207 |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,280 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,210 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 9 | #685 |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #1,033 |
Famous people named Reece
- Reece James Soccer player · b. 1999
- Reece James Soccer player · b. 1993
- Reece Oxford Soccer player · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reece mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Reece in 2025?
Reece ranked #460 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 675 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reece?
26,917 babies have been named Reece in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reece most popular?
Reece peaked in 2005, when 998 newborns received the name.
Is Reece a boy or girl name?
Reece is used for both: about 18% of babies named Reece have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Reece rising or falling?
Reece is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Reece?
Well-known people named Reece include Reece James (soccer player), Reece James (soccer player), Reece Oxford (soccer player).