Reeves
Meaningson of the reeve · English
- US rank
- #2,421
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,619 in 1912
56 babies were named Reeves in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,620 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 30,488 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Reeves, 56 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Reeves would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryReeves first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1912, when it reached #1,619.
- Then vs nowReeves is 7.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 30,488.
- TrendReeves has climbed 2,620 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,421. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedReeves is most popular in Georgia, where it ranks #919. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlReeves is given to both boys and girls: 85% of the 66 babies named Reeves in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Reeves means “son of the reeve”.
About the name Reeves
Reeves is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of the reeve”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-ves”. US birth records list Reeves for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 74 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #1,619 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,421, with 56 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 | 81,883 boys |
| 1920s | 8.5 | 117,509 boys |
| 1930s | 4.6 | 216,450 boys |
| 1940s | 3.0 | 330,033 boys |
| 1950s | 1.3 | 787,402 boys |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,369,863 boys |
| 1970s | 1.1 | 877,193 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 1990s | 4.5 | 220,264 boys |
| 2000s | 5.3 | 188,324 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 81,900 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 44,577 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 Reeves
What does the name Reeves mean?
Reeves means “son of the reeve” in English.
What is the origin of the name Reeves?
Reeves has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Reeves a boy or girl name?
Reeves is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Reeves?
Reeves ranked #2,421 for US boys in 2025, given to 56 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#1,619).