Reesa
Every Reesa since 1945 — 748 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reesa
Reesa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,548 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 748 American babies have been named Reesa. Its peak came in 1963, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Reesa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reesa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,548 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,936 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,922 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,116 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,206 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,606 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,286 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,013 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,113 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,844 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,595 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,039 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,617 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,616 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,337 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,013 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,148 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,176 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,611 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,556 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,076 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,342 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,604 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,283 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,947 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,752 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,425 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,231 |
| 1960 | 20 | #2,795 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,936 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,189 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,435 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Reesa in 2025?
Reesa ranked #14,548 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reesa?
748 babies have been named Reesa in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reesa most popular?
Reesa peaked in 1963, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Reesa a boy or girl name?
Reesa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reesa rising or falling?
Reesa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.