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).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 33.8 years old
📈 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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