Unisex · #6,456 in 2026

Reis

Current Rank
#6,456
Peak Rank
#2,196 (2000)
Total Babies
829
5-Yr Trend
-7%
👧 Girl peak #9,034 (121 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,196 (829 total)
👦As Boy Name
1982
First Year
2026
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#2196
Peak Rank
829
Total Count
40
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1997
First Year
2022
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#9034
Peak Rank
121
Total Count
17
Years Active

The Story of Reis

As a girl name

Reis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1997, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 12 Reiss were born — ranking #9,034 that year. As of 2026, Reis ranks #15,292 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 121 Reiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Reis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1982, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 45 Reiss were born — ranking #2,196 that year. As of 2026, Reis ranks #6,456 for boys with 13 births, gradually falling (-7%). In total, more than 829 Reiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Reis

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Reis

What does the name Reis mean?
Reis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Reis in 2026?
In 2026, Reis ranks #6,456 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Reis most popular?
Reis reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #2,196 that year with 45 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Reis most popular?
Reis has historically been most popular in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Reis.
Is Reis a unisex name?
Yes — Reis is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 13% of Reiss assigned female and 87% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Reis?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Reis include Kalub, Erubiel, Harlis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Reis

Reis is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 829 births in the dataset. Reis's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #2,196. Use the chart and map above to compare Reis'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.