Holding steady.
Popularity of Reve since 1926
Babies named Reve per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 38 | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 12 | 5 |
| 2010s | 6 | 14 |
| 2020s | 7 | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Reve is an extremely rare unisex name of French origin, meaning 'dream'. It was first recorded in the U.S. in 1926, though it never approached widespread use. The name's peak year was 1984, but even then it remained below the threshold for rank tracking, with fewer than five annual births. Its trajectory has been stable, consistently hovering at the fringes of the name pool. As a word name borrowed from French, Reve fits a pattern of modern, abstract vocabulary names, but it lacks the established history of more common choices. For parents seeking a genuinely unique name with a poetic meaning, Reve is an option, but its rarity means it will often require explanation.
Reve is derived directly from the French word 'rêve', meaning 'dream'. It has a long history as a common noun in French, but its use as a given name is extremely rare, likely a modern coinage inspired by the trend of using word names. There is no traditional precedent as a personal name in French-speaking cultures; it remains an unusual choice.
Sibling names for Reve
Names that share Reve's style, for a brother or sister.
