Reid Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Reid is an Old English name meaning 'red-haired.' It evolved from 'Read' in Old English through 'Rede' in Middle English to its current form. The name reflects traits of strength and leadership, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and remains a modern and appealing choice today.
The name Reid is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Reid has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Reid' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 844th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 842nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 606th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 657th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 492nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 389th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 289th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7557th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5523rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4072nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Reid' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Reid"
Pronunciation
/riːd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Reid derives from the Old English word 'read,' which means 'red' or 'red-haired.' This suggests a connection to physical appearance.
Meaning
Red-haired
Language Evolution
Old English: Read, Middle English: Rede, Modern English: Reid
Historical Usage
The name Reid gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland and among English-speaking populations.
Variants & Derivatives
Reed, Red, Ried
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Reid is perceived as a strong and modern name, often associated with intelligence and leadership.
Famous People
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, Reid Garrett Hoffman, American entrepreneur and author, Reid Scott, American actor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Reid"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Reid"
"Reid" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 844th of 7545 | 1,032 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 842nd of 6773 | 1,039 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 606th of 7552 | 2,946 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 657th of 10718 | 2,503 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 492nd of 16616 | 5,923 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 389th of 24088 | 11,550 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 289th of 23106 | 14,562 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7557th of 27321 | 152 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5523rd of 35406 | 362 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4072nd of 30306 | 434 |
Regional Popularity of "Reid" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
78.53% 1112th/1416 |
52.43% 723rd/1379 |
36.05% 853rd/2366 |
43.26% 494th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
58.47% 904th/1546 |
48.65% 757th/1556 |
42.03% 989th/2353 |
41.63% 644th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
22.23% 495th/2227 |
22.59% 549th/2430 |
29.23% 834th/2853 |
18.56% 515th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.37% 569th/2937 |
20.59% 717th/3483 |
24.87% 875th/3518 |
13.18% 533rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
9.44% 348th/3685 |
13.12% 587th/4475 |
10.82% 562nd/5194 |
7.85% 496th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.33% 290th/4582 |
8.25% 426th/5164 |
5.51% 403rd/7313 |
6.83% 510th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
5.22% 208th/3984 |
6.49% 291st/4487 |
4.40% 300th/6822 |
6.82% 428th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Reid" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
85.27% 3907th/4582 |
- |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
79.40% 5417th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Reid"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Reid" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.