Reese Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Reese is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Reese?
Reese is spelled R-E-E-S-E. The name has 5 letters.
Reese at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- The personal name Reese is derived from a Welsh personal name that may mean “ardor” or “enthusiasm.”
- Origin
- Reese is commonly associated with Welsh origins, stemming from a personal name found in Wales.
- Pronunciation
- rees · 1 syllable
Reese Popularity in 2025
Rank#192
Recorded Births1,631
Rank#602
Recorded Births475
- Girls usage fell 2 places to #192 and recorded 39 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 18 places to #602 and recorded 19 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Reese Mean?
The personal name Reese is derived from a Welsh personal name that may mean “ardor” or “enthusiasm.”
Origin: Reese is commonly associated with Welsh origins, stemming from a personal name found in Wales.
How Do You Pronounce Reese?
Pronunciationrees
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Reese?
- History
- The name Reese has historical usage in Welsh contexts and has been used as both a surname and a given name.
Reese Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,631 | #192 |
| 2025 | Boys | 475 | #602 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,592 | #190 |
| 2024 | Boys | 456 | #620 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,667 | #174 |
| 2023 | Boys | 439 | #632 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,728 | #168 |
| 2022 | Boys | 428 | #645 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,890 | #148 |
| 2021 | Boys | 375 | #703 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,878 | #145 |
| 2020 | Boys | 336 | #730 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,816 | #159 |
| 2019 | Boys | 312 | #759 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,792 | #159 |
| 2018 | Boys | 384 | #658 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,754 | #171 |
| 2017 | Boys | 362 | #687 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,823 | #180 |
| 2016 | Boys | 384 | #672 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,859 | #172 |
| 2015 | Boys | 358 | #703 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,972 | #165 |
| 2014 | Boys | 407 | #647 |
When Was Reese Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Girls
2,459 recorded births
National rank #128
2011 · Girls
2,381 recorded births
National rank #131
2007 · Girls
2,347 recorded births
National rank #150
2010 · Girls
2,265 recorded births
National rank #137
Where Reese Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #98 | 8 |
| ID | #101 | 20 |
| NH | #111 | 11 |
| ME | #116 | 9 |
| ND | #117 | 8 |
| NE | #120 | 18 |
| OK | #128 | 28 |
| TN | #129 | 57 |