Reaves
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,708 in 1926
10 babies were named Reaves in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1924–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Reaves you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Reaves, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Reaves would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryReaves first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1926, when it reached #3,708.
About the name Reaves
Reaves is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-ves”. US birth records list Reaves for boys from 1924 to 2025, in 5 of those 102 years. Its best year was 1926, when it ranked #3,708 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.8 | 560,748 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 465,116 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Reaves
What is the origin of the name Reaves?
Reaves has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Reaves a boy or girl name?
Reaves is a boy name.
How popular is the name Reaves?
Reaves ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1926 (#3,708).