boy name
Reed
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#419 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Reed in the US, 1880–2025
Reed first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 2014, when 1,096 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 770.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Reed popular?
Steady Reed has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
| 2020s | 4,420 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,014 | |
| 2000s | 5,618 | |
| 1990s | 4,495 | |
| 1980s | 2,206 | |
| 1970s | 1,452 | |
| 1960s | 1,696 | |
| 1950s | 2,494 | |
| 1940s | 1,385 | |
| 1930s | 871 | |
| 1920s | 1,227 | |
| 1910s | 790 | |
| 1900s | 175 | |
| 1890s | 137 | |
| 1880s | 76 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Reed a boy or a girl name?
Reed is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Reed a popular name right now?
Reed has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
How popular is the name Reed?
In 2025, Reed ranked #419 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Reed most popular?
Reed was most popular in 2014, when about 1,096 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.