Holding steady.
Popularity of Reice since 1998
Babies named Reice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 13 |
| 2000s | 7 | 79 |
| 2010s | 0 | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Reice is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998. It has remained rare, never ranking among the top 1000 names, and its usage has been stable, with a small peak in 2003. The name is most likely a respelling of the Welsh-derived Rees or Rice, following contemporary trends for unique orthographic variations. While the name has no top state concentration, its sound and style are similar to other concise, modern names like Jace and Drew. As a niche choice, Reice offers a distinctive alternative to more common variants like Reece or Rhys, appealing to parents seeking uncommon names with familiar sounds.
Reice appears to be a modern respelling of the Welsh surname Rees or Rice, itself derived from the Welsh name Rhys meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor'. The name has been used sporadically in the United States since the late 1990s, possibly as a stylized variant following the trend of unique spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Reice
Names that share Reice's style, for a brother or sister.
