How Popular (or Rare) was Reese in 2002?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#842
2002 Rank
28
2002 Births
#796
Best Rank (2006)
38
Peak Year (2006)
515
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 9,549
Rarity Factor (2002)

📊 The Reese Story

Reese is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #842 in 2002 with 28 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 38 births ranking #796. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 154.5%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 9,549 girls born was named Reese. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

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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