Total births
72
Boys' name · since 2003
Reichen
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 72 babies named Reichen, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 72
- total births
- 2003–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 85%
- born in that decade
Reichen sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 72 recorded since 2003.
Social Security Administration records show Reichen recorded 72 times among boys since 2003, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2013.
- 72 total births
- 2003–2013 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 85% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
72 boys have been named Reichen since 2003, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2013.
- 72
- total births
- 2003–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 85%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
85% of everyone ever named Reichen was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
16 babies were named Reichen in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Reichen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Reichen's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Reichen at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2003
Reichen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2013
- Peak year (2006)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Reichen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Reichen's strongest decade.
61 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 85% of all-time use.
Reichen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
61 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 61 births (85% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Reichen? ▼
72 babies have been named Reichen since 2003. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 2006 with 16 births.
When was Reichen most popular? ▼
Reichen was most popular in the 2000s decade with 61 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
How long has the name Reichen been used? ▼
Records for Reichen go back to 2003, giving 11 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Reichen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Reid, Reilly, Reign, Reinaldo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Reichen's data
- Reichen's decade-level peak was the 2000s (61 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Reichen
Nearby Names Like Reichen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Reichen
Reid Boy
#300 40,791 births
Reilly Boy
#2804 4,560 births
Reign Boy
#623 4,002 births
Reinaldo Boy
#5678 3,941 births
Reinhold Boy
1,431 births
Compare Reichen side by side: Reichen vs Reid Reichen vs Reilly Reichen vs Reign
Related Names
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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, 2003–2013 (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. "Reichen: Baby Name Since 2003 - 72 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/reichen. 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 Reichen 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.