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1913

First Year

1985

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#4291

Peak Rank

27

Total Count

5

Years Active

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## The Story of Reo

The earliest SSA record of Reo as a baby boy name dates back to 1912, when 7 babies received it. 1917 was its biggest year on record, with 18 newborns named Reo — #1,755 in the national rankings. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #6,228 among baby boy names with 14 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 851 Reos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Reo

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

* [Rio](/rio)
* [Rheo](/rheo)
* [Ria](/ria)
* [Rhea](/rhea)
* Rwo
* Arroyo
* [Reah](/reah)
* [Orea](/orea)
* [Ryo](/ryo)
* [Rhia](/rhia)
* Erea
* [Rayo](/rayo)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Reo

What does the name Reo mean?

Reo 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 Reo in 2026?

In 2026, Reo ranks #6,228 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Reo most popular?

Reo reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #1,755 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Reo most popular?

Reo has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Reo.

Is Reo a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Reo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Reo include Blanchard, Lovie, Harm. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Reo 

Reo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 851 births in the dataset. Reo's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #1,755\. Use the chart and map above to compare Reo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1917 → ](/year/1917)
* [ Names of the 1910s → ](/decade/1910s)
* [ Names starting with "R" → ](/letter/r)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.