Reet
Every Reet since 2001 — 319 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reet
Reet is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,815 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 319 American babies have been named Reet. Its peak came in 2015, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Reet stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reet year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,815 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,186 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,476 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,424 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,153 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,841 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,511 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,187 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,486 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,854 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,380 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,429 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,202 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,222 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,515 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,440 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,789 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,024 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,390 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,343 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Reet in 2025?
Reet ranked #7,815 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reet?
319 babies have been named Reet in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reet most popular?
Reet peaked in 2015, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Reet a boy or girl name?
Reet is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reet rising or falling?
Reet is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.