Reese
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Ardor; Enthusiasm
Background: The name Reese originates from the Welsh name 'Rhiis,' which translates to 'ardor' or 'enthusiasm.' It also has connections to the Old English word 'hreod,' meaning 'reed,' suggesting a geographical link as well.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#648
Total births
62,268
Most popular decade
2000s
(60,786 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-25 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
30.7% male
69.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #809
- Peak year
- 2003
- Peak year births
- 709
- Peak rank
- #368
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 455
- Recent rank
- #620
Female
- First year
- 1924
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #4,434
- Peak year
- 2012
- Peak year births
- 2,459
- Peak rank
- #128
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,589
- Recent rank
- #190
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).