Boy name
Reed
Reed is currently the #417 boy name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 770 babies. Its position has barely moved over the past five years — a sign of steady, established appeal. Looking at the full record since 1881, Reed hit its all-time high of #318 in 2014, when 1,096 boys were given the name. State by state, Kentucky leads the way at #144.
Rankings
2025 rank
#417
among boy names
Trend
Stable
last 5 years
All-time peak
#318
in 2014 (2010s)
Babies in 2025
770
boys named Reed
Reed popularity, 1880–2025
Where Reed is most popular
Share of boys born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Delaware (#168), Kentucky (#144), South Dakota (#192)
Uniqueness score
38/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Reed in the most recent year of SSA data.