Holding steady.
Popularity of Recie since 1892
Babies named Recie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Recie's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 49 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Recie is a true rarity among American given names, first recorded in 1892 and never achieving widespread use. Its peak year was also 1892, after which it virtually disappeared from birth records, maintaining a stable but minute presence into the 2020s. The name likely originated as an American variant of Rosie or a feminine form of Reese, though its exact derivation remains unclear. With no top states or notable bearers, Recie remains a quiet historical footnote for parents drawn to forgotten vintage names.
Recie first appears in U.S. records in the 1890s, but its etymology is not well-documented. It may have originated as a variant of Rosie, a diminutive of Rose, or as a feminine form of the Welsh name Reese, meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor'. The name saw a small peak in 1892 but has remained extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Recie
Names that share Recie's style, for a brother or sister.
