Reed Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationreed / /riːd/English; Old English
Meaning
English: Red; Old English: Reed (a type of plant)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Reed has roots in Old English, where it referred to a type of plant. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century. Reed is often associated with nature and the outdoors due to its botanical meaning.
Trend Summary
Reed has seen a steady level of popularity in the United States, remaining a classic choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Reid
International Variants
- Ried (German)
- Riedel (German)
Famous people named Reed
Reed Hastings is an American entrepreneur known for co-founding Netflix.
Reed Richards is a fictional character in Marvel Comics, also known as Mr. Fantastic.
Reed Sorenson is a former professional NASCAR driver.
Reed Timmer is a storm chaser and meteorologist known for his work in severe weather.
Fictional characters named Reed
Reed Richards is a character in the Marvel Comics universe, known as the leader of the Fantastic Four.
Reed Smith is a character in the television series 'The Office', known for his role as a salesman.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Reed was first seen in the United States in 1881. Reed has ranked as high as #566 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Reed has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Reed (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 51 | |
TX | 47 | |
PA | 46 | |
OH | 36 | |
KY | 36 | |
TN | 31 | |
FL | 30 | |
NC | 27 | |
MI | 25 | |
VA | 22 | |
WI | 22 | |
LA | 20 | |
MN | 20 | |
GA | 19 | |
MO | 19 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1881 | 8 |
1882 | 9 |
1883 | 7 |
1884 | 9 |
1885 | 6 |
1886 | 5 |
1887 | 5 |
1888 | 15 |
1889 | 12 |
1890 | 13 |
1891 | 10 |
1892 | 15 |
1893 | 11 |
1894 | 12 |
1895 | 19 |
1896 | 16 |
1897 | 12 |
1898 | 20 |
1899 | 9 |
1900 | 14 |
1901 | 11 |
1902 | 21 |
1903 | 21 |
1904 | 17 |
1905 | 20 |
1906 | 19 |
1907 | 18 |
1908 | 18 |
1909 | 16 |
1910 | 30 |
1911 | 29 |
1912 | 43 |
1913 | 67 |
1914 | 66 |
1915 | 101 |
1916 | 100 |
1917 | 127 |
1918 | 123 |
1919 | 104 |
1920 | 123 |
1921 | 142 |
1922 | 136 |
1923 | 119 |
1924 | 108 |
1925 | 114 |
1926 | 144 |
1927 | 109 |
1928 | 120 |
1929 | 112 |
1930 | 105 |
1931 | 108 |
1932 | 89 |
1933 | 86 |
1934 | 87 |
1935 | 80 |
1936 | 78 |
1937 | 67 |
1938 | 98 |
1939 | 73 |
1940 | 91 |
1941 | 96 |
1942 | 131 |
1943 | 111 |
1944 | 109 |
1945 | 112 |
1946 | 135 |
1947 | 160 |
1948 | 172 |
1949 | 268 |
1950 | 204 |
1951 | 241 |
1952 | 250 |
1953 | 263 |
1954 | 252 |
1955 | 270 |
1956 | 282 |
1957 | 283 |
1958 | 252 |
1959 | 197 |
1960 | 214 |
1961 | 179 |
1962 | 197 |
1963 | 166 |
1964 | 185 |
1965 | 157 |
1966 | 153 |
1967 | 148 |
1968 | 142 |
1969 | 155 |
1970 | 173 |
1971 | 129 |
1972 | 121 |
1973 | 136 |
1974 | 148 |
1975 | 130 |
1976 | 141 |
1977 | 145 |
1978 | 191 |
1979 | 141 |
1980 | 198 |
1981 | 196 |
1982 | 217 |
1983 | 207 |
1984 | 204 |
1985 | 230 |
1986 | 233 |
1987 | 240 |
1988 | 255 |
1989 | 226 |
1990 | 238 |
1991 | 276 |
1992 | 367 |
1993 | 437 |
1994 | 509 |
1995 | 550 |
1996 | 532 |
1997 | 504 |
1998 | 524 |
1999 | 558 |
2000 | 529 |
2001 | 501 |
2002 | 468 |
2003 | 478 |
2004 | 514 |
2005 | 530 |
2006 | 568 |
2007 | 617 |
2008 | 726 |
2009 | 687 |
2010 | 759 |
2011 | 809 |
2012 | 817 |
2013 | 1,032 |
2014 | 1,096 |
2015 | 1,045 |
2016 | 962 |
2017 | 861 |
2018 | 855 |
2019 | 777 |
2020 | 661 |
2021 | 740 |
2022 | 776 |
2023 | 725 |
2024 | 744 |