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Rea

Girl name

Rea has been given to 2,063 babies in the U.S. since 1892. It peaked in 1958.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,063

Peak year

1958 (34 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1892

10-year trend

▲ +60%

Gender split

91% girls / 9% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rea — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Rexboy

60,590 babies since 1880
Renagirl

39,247 babies since 1880
Rebagirl

35,491 babies since 1880
Leagirl

34,468 babies since 1880
Rheagirl

20,145 babies since 1882
Revagirl

16,059 babies since 1883

Names with a similar vibe

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Mikkigirl

2,097 babies since 1942
Glynisgirl

2,024 babies since 1939
Lauricegirl

2,019 babies since 1903

FAQ

How popular is the name Rea?

Rea has been given to 2,063 babies in the U.S. since 1892. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rea peak?

Rea peaked in 1958, when 34 babies were given the name.

Is Rea a girl or boy name?

Rea is primarily a girl name (91% of babies named Rea are girls).

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