Total births
977
Unisex name · since 1912
Reeves
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 977 babies named Reeves, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2159
- among boys today
- 977
- born since 1912
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
977 babies have been named Reeves since 1912, making it today's #2159 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Reeves recorded 977 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #2159 nationally today, ahead of 85% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #2159 among boys today
- 977 born since 1912
- 2020s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Reeves is currently the #2159 unisex name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 977 born since 1912, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2159
- among boys today
- 977
- born since 1912
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Reeves vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2159
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Reeves was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
68 babies were named Reeves in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Reeves compares
977 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Reeves's all-time total is 166% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Reeves | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 977 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 68 | 23 | 22,252 |
Reeves's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Reeves's full recorded timeline at 1978, 68% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 32% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1932, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2024 peak of 68 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Reeves at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,159
Active since
1912
Reeves popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Reeves popularity over time - girls
82 total births recorded since 2013 (Reeves as girls' name)
Reeves by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Reeves's strongest decade.
232 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Reeves births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 71
1910s
71 births
- 1920s
1920s
94 births
- 1930s 49
1930s
49 births
- 1940s 45
1940s
45 births
- 1950s 25
1950s
25 births
- 1960s 14
1960s
14 births
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 88
1990s
88 births
- 2000s
2000s
106 births
- 2010s
2010s
229 births
- 2020s
2020s
232 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 232 births (24% of all-time use).
How Reeves 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 Reeves's total volume
Reeves vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Reeves by state
Where Reeves concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 34 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 14 | 1.4% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 8 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Reeves's total US births 3.5%
Even split
34 of 977 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Reeves? ▼
977 babies have been named Reeves since 1912. It currently ranks #2159 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 68 births.
When was Reeves most popular? ▼
Reeves was most popular in the 2020s decade with 232 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Reeves most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Reeves are Texas (34 births), Georgia (14 births), North Carolina (12 births).
Is Reeves a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Reeves is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 977 births, and as a girl's name it has 82 births.
How long has the name Reeves been used? ▼
Reeves has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 114 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Reeves? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Reed, Reece, Reese, Reef, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Reeves's data
- Texas records the most Reevess (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Reeves
Nearby Names Like Reeves
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Reeves
Reed Boy
#423 36,056 births
Reece Boy
#455 21,968 births
Reese Boy
#620 19,606 births
Reef Boy
#2551 1,290 births
Rees Boy
#6232 1,014 births
Compare Reeves side by side: Reeves vs Reed Reeves vs Reece Reeves vs Reese
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Reeves
Lino #2158
4,188 births · Peak 2003
Maximillian #2160
5,968 births · Peak 1999
Cornelius #2157
36,407 births · Peak 1974
Demarcus #2161
13,618 births · Peak 1991
Earl #2156
289,174 births · Peak 1921
Lipa #2162
1,253 births · Peak 2024
Itzae #2155
940 births · Peak 2020
Sai #2163
1,696 births · Peak 2025
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Reeves: #2159 Unisex Name - 977 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/reeves. 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 Reeves 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.