Holding steady.
Popularity of Reann since 1959
Babies named Reann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 195 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Reann is a rare American name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1959, a period when many parents were experimenting with new spellings of traditional names. It reached its highest frequency in 1992, the same year that saw a broader peak for invented and respelled names. The name has since remained stable in usage, never entering the top 1000 rankings and never being recorded in any top state lists. Its obscurity suggests it may have been a personalized creation, likely inspired by names like Reanne or Rhiannon, rather than a long-standing traditional name. For parents seeking something distinctive without being unfamiliar, Reann offers a simple, melodic sound that fits comfortably alongside similar names like Megan and Ryan.
Reann appears to be a modern English coinage, likely a variant of names like Reanne or a simplified spelling of Rhiannon. It emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1959, and saw its peak usage in 1992. The name has remained in steady but low use since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rea, Annie
Sibling names for Reann
Names that share Reann's style, for a brother or sister.
