Total births
255
Unisex name · since 1885
Reason
Reason has 255 recorded births since 1885 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3004
- among boys today
- 255
- born since 1885
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Reason is the #3004 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 255 recorded since 1885.
Reason has 255 recorded births among boys since 1885, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3004 as of the latest data, more common than 79% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 2025.
- #3004 among boys today
- 255 born since 1885
- 2020s peak decade
- 79% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Reason is currently the #3004 unisex name in America, more common than 79% of boys - 255 born since 1885, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3004
- among boys today
- 255
- born since 1885
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Reason vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3004
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 79% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Reason was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
41 babies were named Reason in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Reason compares
255 43th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Reason's all-time total is 31% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Reason | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 255 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Reason's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Reason's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Reason at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,004
Active since
1885
Reason popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 141 years of records
Reason popularity over time - girls
66 total births recorded since 2012 (Reason as girls' name)
Reason by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Reason's strongest decade.
137 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Reason births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1910s 13
1910s
13 births
- 1920s 13
1920s
13 births
- 2000s 21
2000s
21 births
- 2010s
2010s
65 births
- 2020s
2020s
137 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 137 births (54% of all-time use).
Reason by state
Where Reason concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 6 | 2.4% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 2.0% |
Georgia share of Reason's total US births 2.4%
Even split
6 of 255 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Reason? ▼
Reason has been given to 255 babies in the U.S. since 1885, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3004 as of the latest data. 41 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Reason most popular? ▼
Reason was most popular in the 2020s decade with 137 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Reason most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Reason are Georgia (6 births), North Carolina (5 births).
Is Reason a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Reason is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 255 births, and as a girl's name it has 66 births.
How long has the name Reason been used? ▼
Reason has been recorded in Social Security data since 1885, spanning 141 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Reason? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Reagan, Real, Read, Rea, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Reason's data
- Georgia records the most Reasons (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Reason
Nearby Names Like Reason
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Reason
Reagan Boy
#1574 7,841 births
Real Boy
#10004 395 births
Read Boy
308 births
Rea Boy
190 births
Reade Boy
141 births
Compare Reason side by side: Reason vs Reagan Reason vs Real Reason vs Read
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1885–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Reason: #3004 Unisex Name - 255 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/reason. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Reason draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.