Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Reid.
National Rank (2025)
#293
All-Time Peak Rank
#259 (2013)
Total U.S. Births
40,791
Unisex Distribution97.6% Boy / 2.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Reid Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Reid
According to SSA data, Reid achieved its highest historical rank of #259 in 2013. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 1,432 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 14.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 123 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Reid scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-14.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,432Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
123Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:11
1890s:64
1900s:71
1910s:362
1920s:729
1930s:505
1940s:886
1950s:1,771
1960s:1,355
1970s:1,637
1980s:2,855
1990s:4,826
2000s:6,529
2010s:12,663
2020s:6,527
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesReid
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
Need a middle name or matching choice that pairs cleanly with Reid? Enter a surname or older sibling name below to test structural meter and syllable cohesion:
BabyNameAnalytics