Total births
522
Boys' name · since 1995
Rece
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 522 babies named Rece, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11482
- among boys today
- 522
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other boys
Rece currently ranks #11482 among boys' names in America, with 522 babies recorded since 1995.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rece has been recorded 522 times among boys since 1995, currently ranked #11482 nationally and more common than 20% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #11482 among boys today
- 522 born since 1995
- 2000s peak decade
- 20% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Rece is currently the #11482 boys' name in America, more common than 20% of boys - 522 born since 1995, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11482
- among boys today
- 522
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other boys
Rece vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11482
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 20% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Rece was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
51 babies were named Rece in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Rece compares
522 Top 43% higher than 57% of 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
Rece's all-time total is 42% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rece | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 522 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rece's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rece's full recorded timeline at 2010, 30% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 70% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2021, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2002 peak of 51 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rece at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#11,482
Active since
1995
Rece popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Rece popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2003 (Rece as girls' name)
Rece by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Rece's strongest decade.
302 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Rece births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 66
1990s
66 births
- 2000s
2000s
302 births
- 2010s 113
2010s
113 births
- 2020s 41
2020s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 302 births (58% of all-time use).
How Rece compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rece's total volume
Rece vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rece by state
Where Rece concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 8 | 1.5% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.0% |
Pennsylvania share of Rece's total US births 1.5%
Even split
8 of 522 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rece? ▼
522 babies have been named Rece since 1995. It currently ranks #11482 among boys. The peak year was 2002 with 51 births.
When was Rece most popular? ▼
Rece was most popular in the 2000s decade with 302 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Rece most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rece are Pennsylvania (8 births), Wisconsin (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Rece been used? ▼
Records for Rece go back to 1995, giving 31 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rece? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Reco, Recardo, Rector, Record, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rece's data
- Rece's decade-level peak was the 2000s (302 total births); usage has since declined to 41 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Reces (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Rece
Nearby Names Like Rece
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rece
Reco Boy
1,202 births
Recardo Boy
#12569 670 births
Rector Boy
101 births
Record Boy
#5236 65 births
Recco Boy
50 births
Compare Rece side by side: Rece vs Reco Rece vs Recardo Rece vs Rector
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rece
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1995–2025 (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. "Rece: #11482 Boys' Name - 522 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rece. 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 Rece 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 July 2026.