Reece
Boy name · #460 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Reece? In official American birth records, Reece has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
Reece is currently the #460 boy name in the United States — 675 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #570, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 2,667 boys born in 2025 was named Reece.
Babies named Reece per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Reece first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2001, when 798 boys were named Reece — good for #344 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 Reece against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Reece in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Reece 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 Reece is most common
Geography matters for names, and Reece is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Reece is most common in OK (0.8 per 1,000), LA (0.8 per 1,000), TN (0.7 per 1,000), KY (0.7 per 1,000), IN (0.7 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.5 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Reece is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Reece
Statistically, parents drawn to Reece tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Reese, Bryce, Trace, Chance, and Pierce.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Reece | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 675 | #460 |
| 2024 | 686 | #455 |
| 2023 | 688 | #449 |
| 2022 | 563 | #530 |
| 2021 | 485 | #577 |
| 2020 | 470 | #588 |
| 2019 | 484 | #575 |
| 2018 | 455 | #600 |
| 2017 | 461 | #592 |
| 2016 | 478 | #579 |
| 2015 | 492 | #570 |
| 2014 | 512 | #541 |
| 2013 | 511 | #519 |
| 2012 | 558 | #483 |
| 2011 | 617 | #440 |
| 2010 | 631 | #436 |
| 2009 | 654 | #430 |
| 2008 | 716 | #414 |
| 2007 | 676 | #425 |
| 2006 | 700 | #412 |
| 2005 | 780 | #372 |
| 2004 | 695 | #390 |
| 2003 | 757 | #358 |
| 2002 | 779 | #350 |
| 2001 | 798 | #344 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Reece?
In official American birth records, the name Reece first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Reece a popular boy name?
Reece ranked #460 among boys in 2025 with 675 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #570.
When was the name Reece most popular?
Reece peaked in 2001, when 798 American boys received the name (ranked #344 that year). Since 2001 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Reece?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 2,667 newborn American boys was named Reece. 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.