Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Ree

Name: Popularity of the name Ree in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ree, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,244

Peak Rank

#3,201 (1952)

Total Babies

300

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1908

First Year

2021

Last Year

1952

Peak Year

#3201

Peak Rank

300

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ree

Ree first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1908, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 12 Rees were born — ranking #3,201 that year. As of 2026, Ree ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 300 Rees have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ree

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ree is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Rie
Rhee
Hree
Aree
Urry
Wrie
Hry
Arae
Eirie
Reeh
Rii

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ree

What does the name Ree mean?

Ree is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1908. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ree in 2026?

In 2026, Ree ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ree most popular?

Ree reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #3,201 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Ree a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ree is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ree?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ree include Regis, Kathrene, Marnell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ree

Ree is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1908 and has accumulated 300 births in the dataset. Ree's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #3,201. Use the chart and map above to compare Ree's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.