How Many People Are Named Reeves?
Complete statistics for the name Reeves: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Reeves is a very rare male name, with only 742 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 444,522 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 62% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents intuition and spiritual insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 992 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Reeves Through the Generations
Reeves saw its peak popularity in 2024 with 80 births, marking a significant rise in usage. The average age of those named Reeves is 38, indicating a younger generation embracing this name. Among the 742 living Reeves in the US, 614 are under 30, 87 are between 30 and 60, and 291 are over 60, showing a strong presence among younger individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Reeves's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Reeves
How Many People Have the Name Reeves?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 79,326 people in the United States currently share the name Reeves. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,178 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Reeves a Common or Rare Name?
Reeves is classified as Uncommon. 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 Reeves Mean?
Reeves means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Reeves in SSA data, approximately 90% are male and 10% are female.
When Was Reeves Most Popular?
The name Reeves reached peak popularity in 2024, with 80 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Reeves?
Approximately 79,326 people named Reeves live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 79,326. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,178 Americans.
Is Reeves a rare name?
Reeves is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,178 Americans has this name.
What does the name Reeves mean?
Reeves means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Reeves more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 90% of people named Reeves are male and 10% are female.
When was Reeves most popular?
Reeves peaked in 2024 with 80 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.