Reid
boy name#293 in 2025Reid entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #258 in 2016, ranks #293 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1886–2025
#293
rank today
#258
peak (2016)
1,150
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #938 |
| 1890s | #748 |
| 1900s | #956 |
| 1910s | #990 |
| 1920s | #780 |
| 1930s | #889 |
| 1940s | #703 |
| 1950s | #550 |
| 1960s | #661 |
| 1970s | #646 |
| 1980s | #522 |
| 1990s | #458 |
| 2000s | #421 |
| 2010s | #280 |
| 2020s | #308 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Reid has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 37,500 people named Reid are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Reid alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Reid in 2025?
- Reid ranks #293 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,150 babies given the name.
- When was the name Reid most popular?
- Reid peaked in 2016, reaching #258 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Reid with classmates?
- Reid will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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