How Many People Are Named Reiss?
Complete statistics for the name Reiss: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Reiss is a rare name with origins not widely documented, making each bearer unique. Only 260 people named Reiss live in the US today, representing just 1 in 1,271,626 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2010 with 15 births, but it's still very much a modern choice, with 94% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 263 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Reiss Through the Generations
Reiss has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2010, when 15 babies were given this name. Today, only 263 total births are recorded across all time, indicating a name that's been embraced by a small but dedicated group. With an average age of 17, Reiss is predominantly found among younger generations, with 248 individuals under 30 years old. This stark age distribution suggests that Reiss is a name chosen by parents looking for something fresh and distinctive.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Reiss's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Reiss
How Many People Have the Name Reiss?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,744 people in the United States currently share the name Reiss. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,147 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Reiss a Common or Rare Name?
Reiss is classified as 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 Reiss Mean?
Reiss means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Reiss in SSA data, approximately 75% are male and 25% are female.
When Was Reiss Most Popular?
The name Reiss reached peak popularity in 2010, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Reiss?
Approximately 6,744 people named Reiss live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,744. That works out to roughly 1 in 49,147 Americans.
Is Reiss a rare name?
Reiss is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,147 Americans has this name.
What does the name Reiss mean?
Reiss means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Reiss more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 75% of people named Reiss are male and 25% are female.
When was Reiss most popular?
Reiss peaked in 2010 with 15 births that year. Current trend: 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.