Total births
15
Girls' name · since 1971
Reshea
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Reshea, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1971–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Reshea sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 15 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Reshea recorded 15 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1988.
- 15 total births
- 1971–1988 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Reshea since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1988.
- 15
- total births
- 1971–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Reshea was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
5 babies were named Reshea in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Reshea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Reshea splits its recorded history at 1978: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births).
Reshea at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Reshea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1988
- Peak year (1971)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Reshea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Reshea's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Reshea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Reshea? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 15 babies named Reshea. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 5 births.
When was Reshea most popular? ▼
Reshea was most popular in the 1970s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
How long has the name Reshea been used? ▼
Reshea has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 18 years of data through 1988.
What names are similar to Reshea? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ressie, Resa, Reshma, Reshonda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Reshea's data
- Reshea's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Reshea
Nearby Names Like Reshea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Reshea
Ressie Girl
1,823 births
Resa Girl
1,046 births
Reshma Girl
446 births
Reshonda Girl
299 births
Resha Girl
257 births
Compare Reshea side by side: Reshea vs Ressie Reshea vs Resa Reshea vs Reshma
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1971–1988 (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. "Reshea: Baby Name Since 1971 - 15 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/reshea. 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 Reshea 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.