Reid
How to say it: REED · /ˈrid/
From Scottish surname Reid, derived from Old English 'read' meaning 'red', referring to hair or complexion.
Reid was the 205th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,150 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 19% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #216 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #205 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,150 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,726 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −19% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #216 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Holding near its high from the 2010s, Reid remains well used. The next few years look likely to bring a gentle slide.
What goes with it
Crisp and clipped in a single beat, Reid carries a sharp edge. Rhett shares its style.
Middle names that flow with Reid →
Honouring a Reid in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Reid is about 1 in 72.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #423. Ireland: #427.
Famous people named Reid
- Reid Wiseman (born 1975)American astronaut
- Reid Hoffman (born 1967)American co-founder of LinkedIn, venture capitalist, and author
- Reid Scott (born 1977)American actor
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