Reid
4 countries#293 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Reid was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
41,783 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #293 · peaked in 2014 with 1,464 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,022 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #437 · peaked in 2018 with 78 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
911 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #543 · peaked in 2018 with 74 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
95 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #333 · peaked in 2020 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
16 births recorded 2010–2024 · peaked in 2010 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Reid’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #420 | — |
| 2007 | #424 | ↓4 |
| 2008 | #360 | ↑64 |
| 2009 | #348 | ↑12 |
| 2010 | #291 | ↑57 |
| 2011 | #297 | ↓6 |
| 2012 | #292 | ↑5 |
| 2013 | #259 | ↑33 |
| 2014 | #260 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #278 | ↓18 |
| 2016 | #258 | ↑20 |
| 2017 | #288 | ↓30 |
| 2018 | #288 | — |
| 2019 | #292 | ↓4 |
| 2020 | #316 | ↓24 |
| 2021 | #299 | ↑17 |
| 2022 | #325 | ↓26 |
| 2023 | #315 | ↑10 |
| 2024 | #300 | ↑15 |
| 2025 | #293 | ↑7 |
Frequently asked questions about Reid
Is Reid a popular name?
Yes — Reid currently ranks #293 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Reid more common for boys or girls?
Reid is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Reid most popular?
Reid peaked in 2014 in United States, with 1,464 recorded births that year.
Is Reid rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Reid’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #845 in 1886 to #293 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Reid?
At least 42,805 babies have been recorded with the name Reid across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Reid popular in more than one country?
Yes — Reid appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Reid?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Reid include Avery, Jeremy, Kenneth, Kaleb.
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