Rees

Boy name

Rees has been given to 1,150 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 2006.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,150

Peak year

2006 (44 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

▼ -39%

Gender split

12% girls / 88% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Reeseunisex

64,381 babies since 1880

Reedboy

36,977 babies since 1881

Reyesboy

6,690 babies since 1898

Reemgirl

3,610 babies since 1969

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Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rees.

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Maximeboy

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Lamarionboy

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Arathboy

1,154 babies since 1996

Dresdenboy

1,155 babies since 1964

Mateuszboy

1,156 babies since 1987

Davidsonboy

1,144 babies since 1924

FAQ

How popular is the name Rees?

Rees has been given to 1,150 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rees peak?

Rees peaked in 2006, when 44 babies were given the name.

Is Rees a girl or boy name?

Rees is primarily a boy name (88% of babies named Rees are boys).

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