Reed
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning red-haired or one who lives by reeds.
Babies a year
872
the US, 2017
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#419
up from #421
UK popularity
#2440
9 babies
How Reed has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #331 |
| 2016 | #351 |
| 2017 | #380 |
| 2018 | #377 |
| 2019 | #402 |
| 2020 | #451 |
| 2021 | #415 |
| 2022 | #414 |
| 2023 | #429 |
| 2024 | #421 |
| 2025 | #419 |
In 2025, 9 babies in England and Wales were named Reed. In the US, 872 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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