Reece is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1663 in 2022 with 127 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 269 births ranking #986. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 353.6%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 12,904 girls born was named Reece. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Reece is a familiar Welsh-rooted name usually treated as a variant of Rhys. It has a clean, friendly sound and carries a sense of energy or ardour.
The spelling grew in popularity alongside other Anglicised Welsh forms and has remained easy to use in English-speaking countries. Its appeal lies in being simple, bright, and established.