How Many People Are Named Ree?
Complete statistics for the name Ree: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ree is a very rare female name, with only 175 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,887,881 Americans. The majority of those named Ree are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1953.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 76All 305 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1953Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ree Through the Generations
Ree has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, peaking in 1953 with 17 births. Today, it's a name that's slowly declining, but still holds a special place for those who carry it. With 262 of the 305 total births being over 60 years old, it's clear that Ree is a name that's deeply rooted in the older generation, with only 27 under-30s carrying the name.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ree's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ree
How Many People Have the Name Ree?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,218 people in the United States currently share the name Ree. That works out to roughly 1 in every 272,126 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ree a Common or Rare Name?
Ree is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ree Mean?
Ree means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ree in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.
When Was Ree Most Popular?
The name Ree reached peak popularity in 1953, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ree?
Approximately 1,218 people named Ree live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,218. That works out to roughly 1 in 272,126 Americans.
Is Ree a rare name?
Ree is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 272,126 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ree mean?
Ree means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ree more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Ree are male and 98% are female.
When was Ree most popular?
Ree peaked in 1953 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.