Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Reese.
National Rank (2025)
#192
All-Time Peak Rank
#128 (2012)
Total U.S. Births
44,775
Unisex Distribution30.5% Boy / 69.5% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Reese Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Reese
According to SSA data, Reese achieved its highest historical rank of #128 in 2012. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 2,459 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 12.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 34 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Reese scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-12.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,459Births in 2012
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
34Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:6
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:5
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:0
1990s:372
2000s:13,824
2010s:20,182
2020s:10,386
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesReese
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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