Reo
Every Reo since 1912 — 862 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reo
Reo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,102 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 862 American babies have been named Reo. Its peak came in 1919, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Reo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reo 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 | — | — | 12 | #7,102 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #6,123 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,132 |
| 2022 | — | — | 16 | #5,814 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,505 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,949 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,745 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #8,034 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,900 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #8,038 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,392 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,553 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,935 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,781 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,890 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #7,002 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,729 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #14,156 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #8,043 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,742 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,927 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #11,040 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,176 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #9,020 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #8,041 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,848 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,357 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,005 | 7 | #5,630 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,849 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,130 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,149 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,320 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 11 | #2,531 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,682 |
| 1940 | — | — | 9 | #2,638 |
| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,582 |
| 1930 | — | — | 7 | #3,527 |
| 1925 | — | — | 15 | #2,166 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,625 | 12 | #2,577 |
| 1915 | — | — | 11 | #2,425 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Reo
- Reo Yamashita Soccer player · b. 1998
- Reo Mochizuki Soccer player · b. 1995
- Reo Takeshita Soccer player · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Reo in 2025?
Reo ranked #7,102 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reo?
862 babies have been named Reo in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reo most popular?
Reo peaked in 1919, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Reo a boy or girl name?
Reo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reo rising or falling?
Reo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Reo?
Well-known people named Reo include Reo Yamashita (soccer player), Reo Mochizuki (soccer player), Reo Takeshita (soccer player).