How Popular (or Rare) was Reese in 1997?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#1,113
1997 Rank
12
1997 Births
#807
Best Rank (2005)
31
Peak Year (2006)
375
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 26,204
Rarity Factor (1997)

📊 The Reese Story

Reese is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1113 in 1997 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 31 births ranking #814. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 26,204 boys born was named Reese. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Welsh surname  |  Meaning: ardour; enthusiasm

Reese is a sleek Welsh surname-style name usually linked with ardour or enthusiasm. It feels modern, brisk, and strongly unisex.

The name gained popularity as short surname names became fashionable, especially those with a crisp, tailored sound. It remains appealing because it is simple without feeling plain.

Did you know?Reese is the Anglicised form of the classic Welsh name Rhys.
Similar namesRhys, Riley, Quinn, Peyton, Parker

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