Total births
1,206
Boys' name · since 1966
Reza
1,206 babies named Reza in U.S. Social Security records since 1966, with the highest year being 2025. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3065
- among boys today
- 1,206
- born since 1966
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
1,206 babies have been named Reza since 1966, making it today's #3065 boys' name.
Reza has 1,206 recorded births among boys since 1966, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3065 as of the latest data, more common than 79% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2025.
- #3065 among boys today
- 1,206 born since 1966
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Reza is currently the #3065 boys' name in America, more common than 79% of boys - 1,206 born since 1966, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3065
- among boys today
- 1,206
- born since 1966
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Reza vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3065
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 79% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Reza was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
50 babies were named Reza in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Reza compares
1,206 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Reza's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Reza | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,206 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 23 | 22,252 |
Reza's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Reza's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Reza at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#3,065
Active since
1966
Reza popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Reza popularity over time - girls
9 total births recorded since 2022 (Reza as girls' name)
Reza by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Reza's strongest decade.
254 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Reza births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s
1970s
150 births
- 1980s
1980s
215 births
- 1990s
1990s
156 births
- 2000s
2000s
172 births
- 2010s
2010s
254 births
- 2020s
2020s
252 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 254 births (21% of all-time use).
How Reza 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 Reza's total volume
Reza vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Reza by state
Where Reza concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 231 | 19.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 35 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 22 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Reza's total US births 19.2%
Even split
231 of 1,206 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Reza? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 1,206 babies named Reza. Today it holds rank #3065 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 50 births.
When was Reza most popular? ▼
Reza was most popular in the 2010s decade with 254 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Reza most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Reza are California (231 births), New York (35 births), Texas (22 births).
How long has the name Reza been used? ▼
Records for Reza go back to 1966, giving 60 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Reza? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Reznor, Rezwan, Rez, Rezon, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Reza's data
- Reza's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (254 total births) through the 2020s (252) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rezas (231 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Reza
Nearby Names Like Reza
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Reza
Reznor Boy
#13247 153 births
Rezwan Boy
#10752 54 births
Rez Boy
#9828 20 births
Rezon Boy
10 births
Rezin Boy
5 births
Compare Reza side by side: Reza vs Reznor Reza vs Rezwan Reza vs Rez
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Reza
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, 1966–2025 (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. "Reza: #3065 Boys' Name - 1,206 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/reza. 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 Reza 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.