Reece Unisex

Popularity: #411 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationrees / riːs

Welsh; English

Meaning

Welsh: ardent; English: descendant of Rhys

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Reece has Welsh origins, derived from the name Rhys, which means 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor.' It has been used in various forms across different cultures, particularly in Wales and England. In recent years, Reece has gained popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries. The name is often associated with strength and passion.

Trend Summary

Reece has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Reese
  • Rhys

International Variants

  • Rys (Polish)
  • Rees (Welsh)

Famous people named Reece

Reece James is a professional footballer known for playing as a defender for Chelsea FC.

Reece Witherspoon is an acclaimed actress and producer recognized for her roles in films such as 'Legally Blonde.'.

Reece Shearsmith is a British actor and writer known for his work on the television series 'The League of Gentlemen.'.

Reece Thompson is an actor known for his performances in films like 'Rocket Power' and 'The Dying Gaul.'.

Fictional characters named Reece

Reece is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II,' playing a role in the game's narrative.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Reece was first seen in the United States in 1880. Reece has ranked as high as #645 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Reece has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Reece (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 57
9%
CA 56
9%
FL 47
7%
OH 33
5%
PA 26
4%
TN 24
4%
IN 23
4%
GA 23
4%
NY 22
4%
IL 22
4%
MI 20
3%
WA 20
3%
AZ 19
3%
NC 19
3%
MN 17
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
18819
18826
188310
18846
18859
18879
18887
18915
18925
18935
18955
18986
19006
19015
19027
19037
19056
19067
19075
19087
190910
191010
191111
191219
191324
191423
191542
191653
191743
191839
191941
192036
192142
192251
192343
192448
192540
192645
192741
192847
192940
193032
193145
193233
193336
193438
193539
193634
193724
193829
193931
194027
194124
194228
194319
194432
194529
194631
194732
194832
194921
195024
195121
195225
195336
195422
195526
195626
195731
195828
195929
196029
196121
196219
196322
196423
196533
196639
196724
196831
196929
197036
197136
197236
197331
197417
197523
197627
197729
197816
197933
198041
198131
198240
198342
198451
198567
1986107
1987115
1988152
1989140
1990165
1991166
1992216
1993220
1994252
1995260
1996256
1997293
1998485
1999564
2000661
2001798
2002779
2003757
2004695
2005780
2006700
2007676
2008716
2009654
2010630
2011617
2012558
2013511
2014512
2015492
2016478
2017461
2018455
2019484
2020470
2021484
2022562
2023688
2024686