Will my child share the name Rees with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Rees per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rees in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Rees becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Rees is declining: down 553 places since 2017, to #4,002 in 2022. It peaked at #415 in 2000.

Is Rees a good choice for a distinctive name?

Rees is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Rees a popular baby name in the United States?

Rees does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Rees is a distinctive choice, ranked #4002 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Rees in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

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About the Name Rees

Rees has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2442 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #415 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Rees is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Rees in their class.