How Many People Are Named Reed?

36,191

people in the United States are named Reed

1 in 9,256 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1329

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0108%

Of US population

Peak Year

2014

1,122 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: REED
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname which comes from multiple sources, including Old English read meaning "red" (originally a nickname given to a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion) and Old English ried meaning "clearing" (given to a person who lived in a clearing in the woods).

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
2.5%
Male
97.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 33.8 years old

Young (<30) 22,247
61.5%
Adult (30–60) 6,023
16.6%
Senior (>60) 7,921
21.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1881 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 2,770
Texas 2,248
Pennsylvania 1,656
Ohio 1,541
Utah 1,446
Minnesota 1,324
Illinois 1,315
New York 1,209
Michigan 1,073
Florida 1,027

💡 Fun Facts About "Reed"

  • 766 babies were named Reed in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2014
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1881
  • Most popular in California

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