Total births
248
Girls' name · since 1978
Rheana
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 248 babies named Rheana, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 248
- total births
- 1978–2008
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Rheana sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 248 recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rheana has been recorded 248 times among girls since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2008.
- 248 total births
- 1978–2008 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
248 girls have been named Rheana since 1978, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2008.
- 248
- total births
- 1978–2008
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Rheana was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
21 babies were named Rheana in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Rheana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rheana's full recorded timeline at 1996, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2002 peak of 21 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rheana at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Rheana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2008
- Peak year (2002)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Rheana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Rheana's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Rheana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s
1990s
95 births
- 2000s
2000s
112 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 112 births (45% of all-time use).
Rheana by state
Where Rheana concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.0% |
California share of Rheana's total US births 4.0%
Even split
10 of 248 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rheana? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 248 babies named Rheana. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 21 births.
When was Rheana most popular? ▼
Rheana was most popular in the 2000s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Rheana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rheana are California (10 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Rheana been used? ▼
Rheana has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 31 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Rheana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rhea, Rheanna, Rhema, Rheba, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rheana's data
- California records the most Rheanas (10 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 Rheana
Nearby Names Like Rheana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rheana
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Rheanna Girl
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Rhema Girl
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Rheba Girl
1,207 births
Rheta Girl
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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, 1978–2008 (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. "Rheana: Baby Name Since 1978 - 248 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rheana. 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 Rheana 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.