Reyes
Reyes is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Kings.
Origin and history
Reyes is a masculine Spanish name meaning 'kings'. It derives from the religious celebration of the Epiphany (Dia de los Reyes Magos). In the United States, it has been used consistently as a given name, though it is more widely known as a surname.
Popularity in the United States
5,979 babies in the United States have been named Reyes since 1880. It ranks #1562 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1631.
States where it is most popular
- TX (53.6 %)
- CA (31.3 %)
- NM (6.6 %)
- AZ (5.8 %)
- CO (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 26 |
| 1910-1920 | 125 |
| 1920-1930 | 330 |
| 1930-1940 | 345 |
| 1940-1950 | 468 |
| 1950-1960 | 523 |
| 1960-1970 | 466 |
| 1970-1980 | 548 |
| 1980-1990 | 673 |
| 1990-2000 | 807 |
| 2000-2010 | 798 |
| 2010-2019 | 574 |
| 2020-2029 | 296 |
Fun facts
- The name traditionally honors the biblical Three Kings of the Epiphany feast day.
- While commonly found as a surname, Reyes has maintained steady usage as a male given name in the U.S.