Total births
298
Unisex name · since 1972
Reyn
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 298 babies named Reyn, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 298
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Reyn sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 298 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Reyn recorded 298 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- 298 total births
- 1972–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
298 boys have been named Reyn since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 298
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Reyn was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
14 babies were named Reyn in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Reyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Reyn splits its recorded history at 2002: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Reyn at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Reyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (1985)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Reyn popularity over time - girls
50 total births recorded since 2007 (Reyn as girls' name)
Reyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Reyn's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Reyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
54 births
- 1990s
1990s
78 births
- 2000s
2000s
74 births
- 2010s
2010s
46 births
- 2020s
2020s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 78 births (26% of all-time use).
Reyn by state
Where Reyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 144 | 48.3% |
Hawaii share of Reyn's total US births 48.3%
144 of 298 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Reyn? ▼
Reyn has been given to 298 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2025. 14 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Reyn most popular? ▼
Reyn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Reyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Reyn are Hawaii (144 births).
Is Reyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Reyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 298 births, and as a girl's name it has 50 births.
How long has the name Reyn been used? ▼
Records for Reyn go back to 1972, giving 54 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Reyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Reynaldo, Rey, Reyes, Reynold, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Reyn's data
- Reyn's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (78 total births) through the 2020s (41) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Reyns (144 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Reyn
Nearby Names Like Reyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Reyn
Reynaldo Boy
#1781 20,552 births
Rey Boy
#822 9,696 births
Reyes Boy
#3531 5,979 births
Reynold Boy
#10980 4,672 births
Reymundo Boy
#3994 4,311 births
Compare Reyn side by side: Reyn vs Reynaldo Reyn vs Rey Reyn vs Reyes
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1972–2025 (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. "Reyn: Baby Name Since 1972 - 298 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/reyn. 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 Reyn 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.