Reed
boy name#417 in 2025Reed entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #318 in 2014, ranks #417 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1881–2025
#417
rank today
#318
peak (2014)
770
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #718 |
| 1890s | #562 |
| 1900s | #568 |
| 1910s | #563 |
| 1920s | #560 |
| 1930s | #641 |
| 1940s | #552 |
| 1950s | #465 |
| 1960s | #599 |
| 1970s | #689 |
| 1980s | #599 |
| 1990s | #486 |
| 2000s | #462 |
| 2010s | #360 |
| 2020s | #425 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Reed has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania.
Living bearers
About 30,500 people named Reed are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Reed alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Reed in 2025?
- Reed ranks #417 among US boy names in 2025, with 770 babies given the name.
- When was the name Reed most popular?
- Reed peaked in 2014, reaching #318 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Reed with classmates?
- Reed will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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