Holding steady.
Popularity of Reace since 1995
Babies named Reace per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 24 | 57 |
| 2010s | 13 | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Reace is a rare given name that entered U.S. records in 1995 and peaked in 2003, according to Social Security data. Its trajectory has been stable, meaning it has never gained widespread use but continues to appear occasionally. The name's origin is uncertain; it may be a modern respelling of the Welsh name Reese (meaning 'ardor') or an entirely invented coinage. Reace is used for both sexes, reflecting a broader trend of surname-inspired unisex names. Its rarity means that children named Reace are almost certainly the only one with that name in their school or social circle.
Reace is a rare name with unclear origins. It may be a respelling of Reese, which derives from the Welsh personal name Rhys meaning 'ardor' or 'fiery warrior'. Alternatively, it could be a modern invented name, perhaps influenced by surname styles or blends like Reece. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1995 and saw modest use in the 2000s, peaking in 2003. It has remained consistently uncommon, used for both boys and girls.
Sibling names for Reace
Names that share Reace's style, for a brother or sister.
