Reason
Every Reason since 1885 — 321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reason
Reason is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,028 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 321 American babies have been named Reason — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Reason stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reason year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,709 | 41 | #3,028 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,329 | 41 | #3,037 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,978 | 12 | #7,202 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,006 | 18 | #5,384 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,886 | 9 | #8,681 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,907 | 16 | #5,642 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,449 | 10 | #8,079 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #10,493 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,892 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,782 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,622 | 8 | #9,429 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #13,633 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,954 | 8 | #9,513 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,534 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,482 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #14,037 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #12,043 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,341 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,749 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,748 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #918 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Reason in 2025?
Reason ranked #3,028 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reason?
321 babies have been named Reason in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reason most popular?
Reason peaked in 2024, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Reason a boy or girl name?
Reason is used for both: about 21% of babies named Reason have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Reason rising or falling?
Reason is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.