Reid
Boy name · Celtic · English · Scottish
Meaningred-haired · Old English
- US rank
- #293
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #258 in 2016
1,150 babies were named Reid in the US in 2025. It has climbed 23 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1962–2025
US births per million boys, 1886–2025
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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 1,485 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Reid, 1,150 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Reid would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryReid first shows up in US birth records in 1886, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 139 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #258.
- Then vs nowReid is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,604 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,485.
- TrendReid has climbed 23 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #293. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedReid is most popular in Alaska, where it ranks #94, followed by New Hampshire (#121) and Louisiana (#132). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Old English, Reid means “red-haired”. Our records link it to Celtic, English and Scottish roots.
About the name Reid
Reid is a boy name of Celtic, English and Scottish origin meaning “red-haired”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-eid”. US birth records list Reid for boys from 1886 to 2025, in 134 of those 140 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #258 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #293, with 1,150 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,454,545 girls |
| 1980s | 1.2 | 833,333 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 90,009 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 85,616 girls |
| 2010s | 19 | 53,135 girls |
| 2020s | 23 | 44,412 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 24 | 41,841 boys |
| 1890s | 55 | 18,318 boys |
| 1900s | 52 | 19,131 boys |
| 1910s | 51 | 19,425 boys |
| 1920s | 66 | 15,122 boys |
| 1930s | 48 | 20,907 boys |
| 1940s | 58 | 17,135 boys |
| 1950s | 88 | 11,408 boys |
| 1960s | 71 | 14,156 boys |
| 1970s | 99 | 10,108 boys |
| 1980s | 154 | 6,477 boys |
| 1990s | 249 | 4,018 boys |
| 2000s | 327 | 3,062 boys |
| 2010s | 673 | 1,485 boys |
| 2020s | 630 | 1,587 boys |
Other spellings of Reid
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Reid
What does the name Reid mean?
Reid means “red-haired” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Reid?
Reid has Celtic, English, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Reid a boy or girl name?
Reid is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Reid?
Reid ranked #293 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,150 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#258).