Reid

Rank 325th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Reid was 325th most popular baby name for boys and 622nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,074 babies were named Reid in the United States. The gender distribution for "Reid" is 96.3% male and 3.7% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,135 babies in the United States were named Reid. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Reid is around 18 to 23 years old.

The name "Reid" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Reid is .

Reid Meaning & Origin

Reid is a Scottish name that signifies "red-haired" or "ruddy complexioned", often evoking a sense of passion, courage, and vitality.

The name Reid is described as intelligent, determined and charismatic.

Pronunciation

Reid is pronounced reid in English. The name Reid has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Reid

The name Reid is shared by a popular comic book character, Reid Fleming, who is known as the "World's Toughest Milkman."

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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