Unisex · #2,182 in 2026

Reeves

Current Rank
#2,182
Peak Rank
#1,619 (2026)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
+117%
👧 Girl peak #7,937 (72 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,619 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1912
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#1619
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
75
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2013
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#7937
Peak Rank
72
Total Count
10
Years Active

The Story of Reeves

As a girl name

Reeves first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 13 Reevess were born — ranking #7,937 that year. As of 2026, Reeves ranks #7,937 for girls with 13 births, rising sharply (+28% over the past five years). In total, more than 72 Reevess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Reeves first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1912, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 68 Reevess were born — ranking #2,182 that year. As of 2026, Reeves ranks #2,182 for boys with 68 births, rising sharply (+117% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Reevess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Reeves

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

  • Reaves
  • Reves
  • Rieves
  • Arrives
  • Raves
  • Revs
  • Rooves
  • Rives
  • Roves
  • Ravs
  • Reives
  • Revise

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Reeves

What does the name Reeves mean?
Reeves is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Reeves in 2026?
In 2026, Reeves ranks #2,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 68 babies given the name that year.
When was Reeves most popular?
Reeves reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,619 that year with 68 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Reeves most popular?
Reeves has historically been most popular in South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Reeves.
Is Reeves a unisex name?
Yes — Reeves is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 6% of Reevess assigned female and 94% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Reeves?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Reeves include Rastus, Samarth, Bernardino. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Reeves

Reeves is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Reeves's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,619. Use the chart and map above to compare Reeves'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.