Reyes Unisex

Popularity: #896 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: RAY-es //ˈreɪ.ɛs//

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: 'kings'; Latin: 'royal'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Reyes has its roots in the Spanish language, deriving from the Latin word "rex," which means "king." This etymological lineage reflects a historical significance tied to nobility and leadership. The transition from Latin to Spanish occurred during the evolution of the Romance languages, with "rex" evolving into "rey" in Spanish, and the plural form "reyes" meaning "kings." This transformation highlights the linguistic shift that took place as the Iberian Peninsula underwent various cultural influences, including the Roman conquest and the subsequent development of the Spanish language in the Middle Ages.

Historically, the name Reyes has been associated with various figures and events. In the context of Christianity, the name resonates with the biblical Magi, often referred to as the Three Wise Men or Kings, who visited Jesus after his birth, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

This connection to kingship and wisdom has contributed to the name's enduring significance in religious and cultural narratives. The name has also appeared in various historical texts and documents throughout the centuries, reinforcing its association with authority and leadership.

Culturally, Reyes carries connotations of royalty and honor, often celebrated in literature and folklore. In Spanish-speaking cultures, the name is sometimes linked to the Feast of the Epiphany, known as "Día de Reyes," which commemorates the visit of the Magi and is marked by various traditions, including the sharing of a special cake.

This cultural resonance has helped maintain the name's relevance across generations. While diminutives or variations such as Rey or Reyito may exist, the name Reyes itself stands as a testament to a rich historical and cultural legacy.

Famous people named Reyes

In this section, you will find notable people named Reyes. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Reyes who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Reyes who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Reyes Morera is a professional wrestler best known for his appearances in various wrestling promotions.

Reyes Rodriguez is a filmmaker best known for his work on independent films and documentaries.

Fictional characters named Reyes

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Reyes is a fictional character from the video game Overwatch. They are a skilled and resourceful hero known for their agility and tactical abilities.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Reyes, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Reyes. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Reyes was first seen in the United States in 1898.

Reyes has ranked as high as #2843 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado.

In the past 5 years the name Reyes has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Reyes 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 Reyes 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 Reyes.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 42 42 0
2024 32 32 0
2023 58 58 0
2022 58 58 0
2021 47 47 0
2020 59 59 0
2019 54 54 0
2018 55 55 0
2017 42 42 0
2016 57 57 0
2015 68 68 0
2014 61 61 0
2013 60 60 0
2012 67 67 0
2011 61 56 5
2010 54 54 0
2009 62 62 0
2008 94 89 5
2007 66 66 0
2006 86 86 0
2005 83 83 0
2004 80 80 0
2003 71 71 0
2002 92 87 5
2001 87 87 0
2000 87 87 0
1999 101 101 0
1998 67 67 0
1997 87 87 0
1996 89 83 6
1995 74 74 0
1994 88 88 0
1993 51 51 0
1992 84 84 0
1991 87 82 5
1990 96 90 6
1989 83 83 0
1988 77 71 6
1987 66 66 0
1986 72 72 0
1985 62 62 0
1984 58 58 0
1983 58 49 9
1982 73 73 0
1981 68 68 0
1980 79 71 8
1979 79 72 7
1978 59 59 0
1977 70 64 6
1976 56 49 7
1975 40 40 0
1974 54 54 0
1973 64 57 7
1972 51 45 6
1971 49 49 0
1970 64 59 5
1969 69 62 7
1968 33 33 0
1967 52 45 7
1966 49 49 0
1965 59 53 6
1964 60 50 10
1963 46 46 0
1962 48 42 6
1961 41 41 0
1960 51 45 6
1959 50 50 0
1958 62 57 5
1957 59 51 8
1956 50 42 8
1955 53 48 5
1954 78 71 7
1953 67 54 13
1952 62 51 11
1951 53 47 6
1950 59 52 7
1949 51 51 0
1948 67 58 9
1947 74 64 10
1946 62 51 11
1945 60 51 9
1944 48 35 13
1943 36 30 6
1942 59 50 9
1941 51 35 16
1940 52 43 9
1939 39 32 7
1938 39 29 10
1937 44 33 11
1936 53 37 16
1935 50 33 17
1934 54 36 18
1933 41 32 9
1932 54 37 17
1931 50 33 17
1930 64 43 21
1929 51 38 13
1928 58 48 10
1927 38 21 17
1926 52 38 14
1925 44 30 14
1924 55 36 19
1923 52 34 18
1922 41 28 13
1921 32 23 9
1920 57 34 23
1919 38 23 15
1918 29 18 11
1917 23 13 10
1916 39 25 14
1915 39 24 15
1914 11 0 11
1913 17 10 7
1912 15 6 9
1910 11 6 5
1909 13 5 8
1908 10 10 0
1906 5 0 5
1904 6 6 0
1900 11 5 6
1898 5 0 5

Top States for Reyes (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 8
62%
WA 5
38%