Reed
3 countries#417 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Reed was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
36,977 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #417 · peaked in 2014 with 1,122 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Utah
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
259 births recorded 1996–2023 · peaked in 2012 with 18 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
253 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1516 · peaked in 2012 with 18 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6 births recorded 2008–2023 · peaked in 2008 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Reed’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #470 | — |
| 2007 | #450 | ↑20 |
| 2008 | #405 | ↑45 |
| 2009 | #419 | ↓14 |
| 2010 | #381 | ↑38 |
| 2011 | #367 | ↑14 |
| 2012 | #371 | ↓4 |
| 2013 | #322 | ↑49 |
| 2014 | #318 | ↑4 |
| 2015 | #330 | ↓12 |
| 2016 | #351 | ↓21 |
| 2017 | #379 | ↓28 |
| 2018 | #376 | ↑3 |
| 2019 | #402 | ↓26 |
| 2020 | #450 | ↓48 |
| 2021 | #415 | ↑35 |
| 2022 | #415 | — |
| 2023 | #430 | ↓15 |
| 2024 | #422 | ↑8 |
| 2025 | #417 | ↑5 |
Frequently asked questions about Reed
Is Reed a popular name?
Yes — Reed currently ranks #417 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Reed more common for boys or girls?
Reed is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Reed most popular?
Reed peaked in 2014 in United States, with 1,122 recorded births that year.
Is Reed rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Reed’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #653 in 1881 to #417 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Reed?
At least 37,236 babies have been recorded with the name Reed across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Reed popular in more than one country?
Yes — Reed appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Reed?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Reed include Conrad, Killian, Francis, Jaden.
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