Reece
Reece is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Ardor, passion, or enthusiasm.
Origin and history
Reece is an Anglicized spelling of the traditional Welsh name Rhys. It means 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor'. The name has seen steady use in the United States as a versatile unisex option, though it remains slightly more common for boys.
Popularity in the United States
21,968 babies in the United States have been named Reece since 1880. It ranks #791 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #501.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.8 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- IN (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 61 |
| 1890-1900 | 26 |
| 1900-1910 | 60 |
| 1910-1920 | 305 |
| 1920-1930 | 433 |
| 1930-1940 | 341 |
| 1940-1950 | 275 |
| 1950-1960 | 268 |
| 1960-1970 | 270 |
| 1970-1980 | 284 |
| 1980-1990 | 785 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,878 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,216 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,199 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,567 |
Famous people named Reece
- Reece Beekman: Basketball Player
- Reece James: Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Reece is a modern phonetic spelling of the ancient Welsh name Rhys.
- While historically masculine, alternative spellings like Reece and Reese are popular for both boys and girls in the U.S.