Reeve
How to say it: REEV · /ˈriv/
From Old English 'gerefa' meaning 'steward, bailiff' - English occupational surname now used as sleek first name.
Reeve was the 2,725th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 39 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #2,283 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,725 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 39 |
| Share of births | 1 in 85,008 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,283 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Reeve is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Reeve is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Reeve
- Reeve Carney (born 1983)American singer-songwriter and actor
- Reeve Frosler (born 1998)Association football player
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
About as popular as Reeve
Find names you'll both love, starting with Reeve
The one-minute style quiz.