boys' name · peaked 1919

Reo

Every Reo since 1912 — 862 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#7,102
among boys
Babies in 2025
12
named Reo
Peak year
1919
22 babies
All-time total
862
since 1912

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

  1. Reo Yamashita Soccer player · b. 1998
  2. Reo Mochizuki Soccer player · b. 1995
  3. 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).

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