2,306births recorded
4Countries
2Variants
2018Peak · Alberta
#1613England & Wales 2025
Reeve is a boy name family recorded 2,306 times in 4 countries since 1912. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#1613 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2018, at 14.4 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Reeves (United States).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Reeve
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeve | English | 944 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3450 | 2016 | ▼ 3 % |
| Reeve | English | 292 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1613 | 2023 | ▲ 40 % |
| Reeve | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2009 | – |
| Reeve | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2018 | – |
| Reeves | English | 1,059 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2421 | 2024 | ▲ 116 % |
How we grouped these names
- Reeve ↔ Reeves — Wikidata “said to be the same as”
Questions about Reeve
How popular is the name Reeve?
In 2025 it ranked #1613 in England & Wales. Official registers record 2,306 births across 4 countries.
What is Reeve in other languages?
Reeves (English).
When was Reeve most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2018, at 14.4 births per 100,000.
Is Reeve a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Reeve is a boy name.