Reese Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Reese originates from the Welsh name Rhys, meaning enthusiasm or ardor. It has evolved from its Welsh roots into a popular English name. While it does not have biblical significance, it has gained considerable popularity in recent decades, often viewed as a trendy choice. Notable individuals bear this name, contributing to its modern image.
The name Reese is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Reese has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Reese' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 918th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1104th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1086th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1122nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 907th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 462nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 673rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8598th out of 9107 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11496th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 244th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 163rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Reese' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Reese"
Pronunciation
/riːs/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
The name Reese is derived from the Welsh name 'Rhys', which means 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor'.
Meaning
enthusiasm, ardor
Language Evolution
Rhys (Welsh), Reese (English)
Historical Usage
Reese gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, often used as both a given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Rhys, Rees, Reece
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Reese is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Reese Witherspoon, Reese Hoffa, Reese McGuire
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Reese"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Reese"
"Reese" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 918th of 7545 | 893 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1104th of 6773 | 675 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1086th of 7552 | 913 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1122nd of 10718 | 861 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 907th of 16616 | 1,920 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 462nd of 24088 | 9,024 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 673rd of 23106 | 4,661 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8598th of 9107 | 6 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11496th of 27321 | 74 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 244th of 35406 | 21,227 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 163rd of 30306 | 21,827 |
Regional Popularity of "Reese" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
58.23% 803rd/1379 |
44.17% 1045th/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
51.61% 803rd/1556 |
55.04% 1295th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
46.38% 1127th/2430 |
49.32% 1407th/2853 |
36.14% 1003rd/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
48.25% 1417th/2937 |
55.90% 1947th/3483 |
39.14% 1377th/3518 |
30.71% 1242nd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
22.58% 832nd/3685 |
33.63% 1505th/4475 |
18.81% 977th/5194 |
14.86% 939th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.64% 350th/4582 |
9.99% 516th/5164 |
6.85% 501st/7313 |
6.99% 522nd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.76% 588th/3984 |
16.85% 756th/4487 |
9.23% 630th/6822 |
11.93% 749th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Reese" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
90.11% 5692nd/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
4.06% 186th/4582 |
5.48% 283rd/5164 |
3.57% 261st/7313 |
4.07% 304th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
3.04% 121st/3984 |
3.79% 170th/4487 |
2.71% 185th/6822 |
3.00% 188th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Reese"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Reese" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.