How popular is the name Rea in 2025?

Rea is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Rea most popular?

Rea peaked in 1918, reaching #2165 among US boy names.

Rea will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Rea entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2165 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2165

peak (1918)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Rea are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Rea alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Rea in 2025?: Rea is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Rea most popular?: Rea peaked in 1918, reaching #2165 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Rea with classmates?: Rea will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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