Reeve Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationREEV / riːvEnglish; Old French
Meaning
English: 'son of the steward'; Old French: 'to seize'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Reeve has its roots in medieval England, where it referred to a steward or an official in charge of a manor. It was derived from the Old French term 'rieve' or 'reeve', which indicated a person of authority. The name has been used as a surname and has transitioned into a given name over time. Its usage as a first name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Reeve has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
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Famous people named Reeve
Reeve Carney is an American actor and musician known for his role as Peter Parker in the Broadway musical 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark'.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Reeve was first seen in the United States in 1913. Reeve has ranked as high as #1373 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Reeve has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Reeve (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 34 |