Reacher Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: REE-chur //ˈriː.tʃər//
Origin: English; Old French
Meaning: one who reaches; to stretch out
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'Reacher' derives from the verb 'to reach', indicating someone who extends or stretches out. The Old French influence may relate to the term 'recher', meaning to seek or pursue, reflecting a sense of ambition or aspiration.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Reacher was first seen in the United States in 2022.
Reacher has ranked as high as #15259 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Reacher has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Reacher is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Reacher was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Reacher.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 9 |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Reacher
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