boy name
Reid
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#293 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Reid in the US, 1880–2025
Reid first appears in US records in 1886. It peaked in 2014, when 1,432 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,150.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Reid popular?
Steady Reid has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
| 2020s | 6,527 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12,663 | |
| 2000s | 6,529 | |
| 1990s | 4,826 | |
| 1980s | 2,855 | |
| 1970s | 1,637 | |
| 1960s | 1,355 | |
| 1950s | 1,771 | |
| 1940s | 886 | |
| 1930s | 505 | |
| 1920s | 729 | |
| 1910s | 362 | |
| 1900s | 71 | |
| 1890s | 64 | |
| 1880s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Reid a boy or a girl name?
Reid is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Reid a popular name right now?
Reid has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
How popular is the name Reid?
In 2025, Reid ranked #293 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Reid most popular?
Reid was most popular in 2014, when about 1,432 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.