Reese Unisex

Popularity: #525 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationREES / /riːs/

Welsh; English

Meaning

Welsh: ardent; English: enthusiastic

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Reese has Welsh origins, derived from the word 'rhyse,' meaning 'enthusiastic' or 'ardent.' It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. The name is often used for both boys and girls, although it is more commonly associated with males. Its usage has been influenced by various cultural references and notable figures.

Trend Summary

The name Reese has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Reece
  • Rees

International Variants

  • Rhys (Welsh)
  • Rys (Polish)

Famous people named Reese

Reese Witherspoon is an American actress and producer known for her roles in films such as 'Legally Blonde' and 'Walk the Line.'.

Reese Hoffa is an American shot putter who has competed in multiple Olympic Games.

Reese McGuire is a professional baseball player known for his time in Major League Baseball.

Reese Roper is the lead vocalist of the American rock band Five Iron Frenzy.

Fictional characters named Reese

Reese is a character in the animated series 'Recess,' known for being a mischievous and energetic student.

Reese is a character in the video game series 'Mass Effect,' serving as a member of the crew.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Reese was first seen in the United States in 1880. Reese has ranked as high as #710 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Reese has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Reese (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 38
9%
TX 27
7%
PA 23
6%
TN 20
5%
MI 19
5%
IL 18
4%
FL 18
4%
OH 17
4%
VA 15
4%
OK 15
4%
LA 14
3%
AL 13
3%
KY 12
3%
MD 12
3%
MO 11
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18806
18818
18828
18838
188410
18858
188610
18887
188916
189111
189211
189312
18949
18958
18968
189715
18989
18998
190010
19019
190212
19035
190411
190513
19068
19078
190815
190912
191026
191115
191222
191327
191441
191548
191652
191750
191845
191950
192044
192166
192249
192361
192459
192545
192650
192750
192854
192940
193039
193139
193241
193327
193430
193534
193633
193742
193836
193936
194034
194125
194241
194352
194440
194532
194641
194738
194842
194952
195051
195137
195244
195349
195448
195556
195658
195762
195848
195950
196044
196150
196255
196342
196446
196560
196681
196768
196866
196946
197070
197153
197248
197336
197455
197540
197649
197754
197844
197938
198053
198147
198253
198346
198454
198588
198688
198787
1988105
1989131
1990132
1991131
1992171
1993179
1994185
1995214
1996209
1997241
1998365
1999500
2000592
2001646
2002675
2003709
2004698
2005699
2006643
2007603
2008599
2009574
2010533
2011471
2012476
2013421
2014407
2015358
2016384
2017362
2018384
2019312
2020336
2021375
2022428
2023439
2024455