Declining since 2000, #2,941 for boys today.
Popularity of Reyes since 1898
Babies named Reyes per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1999, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Reyes's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 | 0 |
| 1900s | 19 | 26 |
| 1910s | 97 | 125 |
| 1920s | 150 | 330 |
| 1930s | 143 | 345 |
| 1940s | 92 | 468 |
| 1950s | 70 | 523 |
| 1960s | 42 | 466 |
| 1970s | 38 | 548 |
| 1980s | 23 | 673 |
| 1990s | 17 | 807 |
| 2000s | 10 | 798 |
| 2010s | 5 | 574 |
| 2020s | 0 | 296 |
Meaning & origin
Reyes has deep Spanish roots as a religious and surname-turned-first name. First recorded in U.S. data in 1900, the name saw its peak popularity in 1908, reflecting early 20th-century immigration patterns. While its rank has declined since 2000, it remains most common in states with large Hispanic populations, such as Arizona, California, and Texas. Overall, Reyes carries a regal yet accessible feel, maintaining steady usage within Spanish-speaking communities without broad mainstream adoption.
Reyes is the Spanish plural of 'rey,' meaning 'king,' and is closely associated with the Epiphany, also known as Día de Reyes (Three Kings' Day). As a surname, it was often given to a child born on that feast day. Its use as a given name reflects Spanish naming traditions where surnames or religious titles are adopted as first names. The name has been in consistent use in Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in the southwestern United States.
Where Reyes is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rey
Sibling names for Reyes
Names that share Reyes's style, for a brother or sister.
