Reese is a distinctive choice, ranked #1895 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Reese in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1895
US Rank #190
About the Name Reese
Reese has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 388 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #796 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Reese is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #190, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Reese
Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Reese per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Reese in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Reese has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 388 places in the last five years. Its peak was #796 in 2006. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Reese is more popular in the US (#190) than in the UK (#1895). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Reese include: C. Shane Reese — Christopher Shane Reese is an American statistician, academic administrator, and fourteenth president of Brigham Young University (BYU).; Melissa Reese — Melissa Reese is an American musician who has collaborated frequently with Bryan "Brain" Mantia and is a current member of hard rock band Guns N' Roses..
Reese appears in the US top 500 at #190 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
15
UK babies named Reese (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 388 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Reese
Likely around 1 other Reese in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Reese
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Reese McIntosh Rowling was an American businessman and geologist, who co-founded Tana Oil and Gas Corporation with William E Colson in Corpus Christi, Texas, which was eventually taken over by Texaco. He was born in 1928 in Waycross, Georgia, the son of Harry Herschel Rowling, a railway worker, and his wife Lily Mae Rowling.
Charley Reese was an American syndicated columnist known for his conservative views. He was associated with the Orlando Sentinel from 1971 to 2001, both as a writer and in various editorial capacities.
Christopher Shane Reese is an American statistician, academic administrator, and fourteenth president of Brigham Young University (BYU). At BYU, he previously served as academic vice president (AVP), dean of the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (CPMS), and professor of statistics.
James Herman "Jimmie" Reese was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) infielder. He played second base, third base, and then coached at several professional levels.
Melissa Reese is an American musician who has collaborated frequently with Bryan "Brain" Mantia and is a current member of hard rock band Guns N' Roses.