Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Reichen

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

Current Rank

#12,135

Peak Rank

#5,303 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2013

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#5303

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Reichen

Reichen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 16 Reichens were born — ranking #5,303 that year. As of 2026, Reichen ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 72 Reichens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Reichen

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

Erreichen
Riken
Reckon
Rican
Rocken
Richen
Raken
Ricken
Wrekin
Rauchen
Reken
Wroken

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Reichen

What does the name Reichen mean?

Reichen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Reichen in 2026?

In 2026, Reichen ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Reichen most popular?

Reichen reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #5,303 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Reichen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Reichen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Reichen include Corwyn, Jeret, Daymion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Reichen

Reichen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 72 births in the dataset. Reichen's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #5,303. Use the chart and map above to compare Reichen'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.