Reet
Meaningpearl · Estonian form of Margaret
- US rank
- #7,491
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,295 in 2015
14 babies were named Reet in the US in 2025. It has climbed 915 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Reet you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 114,943 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Reet, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Reet would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryReet first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #4,295.
- New on the sceneReet wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- TrendReet has climbed 915 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,491. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningReet is an Estonian form of Margaret, which means “pearl”.
- OriginReet is the #3 most popular Estonian girl name in the US. That's out of 18 Estonian girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Reet
Reet is a girl name of Estonian origin meaning “pearl”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-eet”. US birth records list Reet for girls from 2001 to 2025, in 20 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #4,295 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,491, with 14 babies.
Origin:Estonian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.8 | 555,556 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 82,305 girls |
| 2020s | 7.8 | 127,932 girls |
Questions about the name Reet
What does the name Reet mean?
Reet means “pearl” in Estonian, as a form of Margaret.
What is the origin of the name Reet?
Reet has Estonian roots in our records. Other Estonian names include Katja, Leena, Laine.
Is Reet a boy or girl name?
Reet is a girl name.
How popular is the name Reet?
Reet ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#4,295).