Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Reeder

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

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#2,092 (1913)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1904

First Year

2017

Last Year

1913

Peak Year

#2092

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Reeder

Reeder first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1904, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1913, when 8 Reeders were born — ranking #2,092 that year. As of 2026, Reeder ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 87 Reeders 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

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Names that sound like Reeder

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

Reader
Reider
Rieder
Redr
Rider
Raider
Rudder
Redder
Ryder
Ruder
Rader
Ridder

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Reeder

What does the name Reeder mean?

Reeder is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1904. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Reeder in 2026?

In 2026, Reeder ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Reeder most popular?

Reeder reached its peak popularity in 1913, ranking #2,092 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Reeder a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Reeder?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Reeder include Elick, Mirl, Seibert. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Reeder

Reeder is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1904 and has accumulated 87 births in the dataset. Reeder's peak popularity came in 1913 when it ranked #2,092. Use the chart and map above to compare Reeder'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.