Reid Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Reid Overview

Meaning

Red-haired, reed clearing

Gender

Boy

Origin

Scottish

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word “read,” meaning “red-haired.”

Pronunciation

/riːd/

Popularity

Reid is commonly used in English-speaking countries, admired for its simplicity and modern feel. In 2023, Reid ranked #288 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Traditional, Cool, Unique

Associated Traits

Confident, charming, spirited
A Deep Dive

Reid Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Reed, Read, Reide, Reade, Rheed, Reidh, Reidson

Common Nicknames

Rie, Dee, Reddy, Reidy

Diminutives

Re, Rei, Red, R, Eddy, Dee

Famous People

  • Reid Hoffman
    (American Entrepreneur)
  • Reid Scott
    (American Actor)
  • Reid Ewing
    (American Actor)
  • Reid Schmitt
    (American Soccer Player)
  • Reid Wiseman
    (American Astronaut)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Spencer Reid
    ("Criminal Minds," TV Series)
  • Reid Garwin
    ("The Covenant," Film)
  • Reid Alexander
    ("Between the Lines," Novel)
  • Reid Oliver
    ("As the World Turns," TV Series)

Places

  • Reid State Park
    (Maine, USA)
  • Reid River
    (Queensland, Australia)
  • Reid Island
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church Grounds
    (Indiana, USA)
  • Reid Mountain
    (Tasmania, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Reid?

Reid means “red-haired” or “ruddy complexion.” Individuals with this name are often seen as strong and vibrant.

What Is the Origin of The Name Reid?

Reid comes from Old English and Scottish origins, associated with the word “rēad,” which means red. It reflects a description of someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.

Reid Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Reid in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2992021#3252022#3142023
Top 3 Rankings#2582016#2592013#2602014

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Reid

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023314
(+11 from 2022)
1058
(+19 from 2022)
0.05778
2022325
(-26 from 2021)
1039
(-69 from 2021)
0.05547
2021299
(+16 from 2020)
1108
(+61 from 2020)
0.05914
2020315
(-25 from 2019)
1047
(-133 from 2019)
0.05660
2019290
(-2 from 2018)
1180
(-43 from 2018)
0.06140
2018288
No change from 2017
1223
(-23 from 2017)
0.06292
2017288
(-30 from 2016)
1246
(-150 from 2016)
0.06296
2016258
(+19 from 2015)
1396
(+57 from 2015)
0.06892
2015277
(-17 from 2014)
1339
(-93 from 2014)
0.06549
2014260
(-1 from 2013)
1432
(+60 from 2013)
0.06988
2013259
(+33 from 2012)
1372
(+166 from 2012)
0.06790
2012292
(+5 from 2011)
1206
(+83 from 2011)
0.05943
2011297
(-6 from 2010)
1123
(-22 from 2010)
0.05528
2010291
(+57 from 2009)
1145
(+242 from 2009)
0.05573
2009348
(+12 from 2008)
903
(+38 from 2008)
0.04258
2008360
(+64 from 2007)
865
(+186 from 2007)
0.03967
2007424
(-4 from 2006)
679
(-4 from 2006)
0.03065
2006420
(+4 from 2005)
683
(+56 from 2005)
0.03115
2005424
(+18 from 2004)
627
(+38 from 2004)
0.02947
2004442
(+16 from 2003)
589
(+39 from 2003)
0.02787
2003458
(-12 from 2002)
550
(-1 from 2002)
0.02618
2002446
(+5 from 2001)
551
(+14 from 2001)
0.02666
2001451
(-14 from 2000)
537
(-8 from 2000)
0.02596
2000437
(+9 from 1999)
545
(+32 from 1999)
0.02610
1999446
(-23 from 1998)
513
(-35 from 1998)
0.02516
1998423
(+29 from 1997)
548
(+62 from 1997)
0.02703
1997452
(-12 from 1996)
486
(-22 from 1996)
0.02433
1996440
(-56 from 1995)
508
(-106 from 1995)
0.02535
1995384
(+46 from 1994)
614
(+84 from 1994)
0.03053
1994430
(+50 from 1993)
530
(+91 from 1993)
0.02600
1993480
(-25 from 1992)
439
(-44 from 1992)
0.02125
1992455
(+69 from 1991)
483
(+116 from 1991)
0.02301
1991524
(+20 from 1990)
367
(+28 from 1990)
0.01731
1990544
(+8 from 1989)
339
(+31 from 1989)
0.01575
1989552
(-52 from 1988)
308
(-27 from 1988)
0.01469
1988500
(-12 from 1987)
335
(+6 from 1987)
0.01673
1987488
(+34 from 1986)
329
(+38 from 1986)
0.01687
1986522
(-17 from 1985)
291
(-7 from 1985)
0.01514
1985505
(-9 from 1984)
298
(+10 from 1984)
0.01549
1984496
(-1 from 1983)
288
(-2 from 1983)
0.01535
1983495
(+35 from 1982)
290
(+30 from 1982)
0.01556
1982530
(+7 from 1981)
260
(+17 from 1981)
0.01378
1981537
(+58 from 1980)
243
(+31 from 1980)
0.01305
1980595
(+35 from 1979)
212
(+27 from 1979)
0.01143
1979630
(-29 from 1978)
185
(-7 from 1978)
0.01033
1978601
(+131 from 1977)
192
(+56 from 1977)
0.01124
1977732
(-65 from 1976)
136
(-15 from 1976)
0.00796
1976667
(-38 from 1975)
151
(-14 from 1975)
0.00925
1975629
(-2 from 1974)
165
(+1 from 1974)
0.01017
1974627
(+96 from 1973)
164
(+40 from 1973)
0.01006
1973723
(-88 from 1972)
124
(-31 from 1972)
0.00768
1972635
(+17 from 1971)
155
(-3 from 1971)
0.00926
1971652
(-88 from 1970)
158
(-49 from 1970)
0.00869
1970564
(+59 from 1969)
207
(+48 from 1969)
0.01087
1969623
(+73 from 1968)
159
(+41 from 1968)
0.00869
1968696
(-56 from 1967)
118
(-17 from 1967)
0.00665
1967640
(+28 from 1966)
135
(+12 from 1966)
0.00759
1966668
(+14 from 1965)
123
(+4 from 1965)
0.00677
1965682
(-35 from 1964)
119
(-25 from 1964)
0.00628
1964647
(-11 from 1963)
144
(-8 from 1963)
0.00710
1963636
(+47 from 1962)
152
(+23 from 1962)
0.00736
1962683
(-29 from 1961)
129
(-15 from 1961)
0.00614
1961654
(+32 from 1960)
144
(+13 from 1960)
0.00668
1960686
(-71 from 1959)
131
(-27 from 1959)
0.00605
1959615
(-19 from 1958)
158
(-11 from 1958)
0.00729
1958596
(-35 from 1957)
169
(-20 from 1957)
0.00784
1957561
(-14 from 1956)
189
(-3 from 1956)
0.00863
1956547
(-12 from 1955)
192
(+3 from 1955)
0.00895
1955535
(+5 from 1954)
189
(+10 from 1954)
0.00904
1954540
(-36 from 1953)
179
(-13 from 1953)
0.00865
1953504
(-9 from 1952)
192
(-11 from 1952)
0.00959
1952495
(+42 from 1951)
203
(+44 from 1951)
0.01029
1951537
(+33 from 1950)
159
(+18 from 1950)
0.00832
1950570
(-28 from 1949)
141
(-10 from 1949)
0.00775
1949542
(+100 from 1948)
151
(+40 from 1948)
0.00838
1948642
(-18 from 1947)
111
(-9 from 1947)
0.00623
1947624
(+47 from 1946)
120
(+27 from 1946)
0.00646
1946671
(+72 from 1945)
93
(+25 from 1945)
0.00564
1945743
(+18 from 1944)
68
(+1 from 1944)
0.00496
1944761
(-29 from 1943)
67
(-11 from 1943)
0.00482
1943732
(+23 from 1942)
78
(+6 from 1942)
0.00536
1942755
(+31 from 1941)
72
(+9 from 1941)
0.00511
1941786
(-16 from 1940)
63
(-1 from 1940)
0.00502
1940770
(+146 from 1939)
64
(+18 from 1939)
0.00540
1939916
(-19 from 1938)
46
(-3 from 1938)
0.00406
1938897
(-28 from 1937)
49
(-1 from 1937)
0.00431
1937869
(-16 from 1936)
50
(-1 from 1936)
0.00457
1936853
(+28 from 1935)
51
No change from 1935
0.00479
1935881
No change from 1934
51
No change from 1934
0.00477
1934881
(+79 from 1933)
51
(+8 from 1933)
0.00480
1933960
(-108 from 1932)
43
(-13 from 1932)
0.00421
1932852
(+58 from 1931)
56
(+6 from 1931)
0.00521
1931910
(-45 from 1930)
50
(-8 from 1930)
0.00467
1930865
(+95 from 1929)
58
(+9 from 1929)
0.00513
1929960
(-208 from 1928)
49
(-24 from 1928)
0.00442
1928752
(+34 from 1927)
73
(+3 from 1927)
0.00640
1927786
(+39 from 1926)
70
(+6 from 1926)
0.00602
1926825
(-86 from 1925)
64
(-14 from 1925)
0.00559
1925739
(-43 from 1924)
78
(-10 from 1924)
0.00677
1924696
(+37 from 1923)
88
(+9 from 1923)
0.00753
1923733
(-24 from 1922)
79
(-6 from 1922)
0.00698
1922709
(+147 from 1921)
85
(+20 from 1921)
0.00755
1921856
(-117 from 1920)
65
(-13 from 1920)
0.00571
1920739
(+27 from 1919)
78
(+7 from 1919)
0.00709
1919766
(+143 from 1918)
71
(+18 from 1918)
0.00699
1918909
(-45 from 1917)
53
(-1 from 1917)
0.00505
1917864
(+179 from 1916)
54
(+16 from 1916)
0.00563
19161043
(-91 from 1915)
38
(-5 from 1915)
0.00412
1915952
(-3 from 1914)
43
(+9 from 1914)
0.00488
1914949
(+20 from 1913)
34
(+8 from 1913)
0.00498
1913969
(-134 from 1912)
26
(-2 from 1912)
0.00485
1912835
(+355 from 1911)
28
(+19 from 1911)
0.00620
19111190
(+231 from 1910)
9
(+3 from 1910)
0.00373
19101421
(-401 from 1909)
6
(-3 from 1909)
0.00288
19091020
(-74 from 1908)
9
No change from 1908
0.00509
1908946
(-16 from 1907)
9
No change from 1907
0.00541
1907930
(+74 from 1906)
9
(+2 from 1906)
0.00568
19061004
(+229 from 1905)
7
(+2 from 1905)
0.00486
19051233
(-359 from 1904)
5
(-3 from 1904)
0.00349
1904874
(-28 from 1903)
8
No change from 1903
0.00578
1903846
(-67 from 1901)
8
No change from 1901
0.00619
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1901779
(+189 from 1900)
8
No change from 1900
0.00692
1900968
(-164 from 1898)
8
No change from 1898
0.00493
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1898804
(-17 from 1897)
8
No change from 1897
0.00606
1897787
(+113 from 1896)
8
(+1 from 1896)
0.00656
1896900
(-260 from 1895)
7
(-4 from 1895)
0.00542
1895640
(-97 from 1894)
11
(-3 from 1894)
0.00869
1894543
(+205 from 1892)
14
(+5 from 1892)
0.01121
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1892748
(+66 from 1890)
9
(+2 from 1890)
0.00685
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1890814
(+217 from 1888)
7
(+2 from 1888)
0.00585
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18881031
(-186 from 1886)
5
(-1 from 1886)
0.00385
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1886845
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00504
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Reid

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4162021#5152022#3812023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5182021#4382022#5972023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2872021#3202022#2782023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1852021#2392022#2502023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2812021#2852022#3062023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4012021#3892022#4052023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2902021#3652022#2552023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2382021#2152022#2012023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2682021#2312022#2442023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4362021#4972022#4412023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1652021#2152022#3112023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4012021#2902022#3802023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2622021#1922022#2082023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2652021#2392022#2942023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1912021#2392022#2042023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2682021#3612022#3402023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1702021#2512022#1082023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2222021#2322022#2312023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3822021#3772022#3832023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3232021#3492022#3472023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3132021#2952022#2872023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4522021#4562022#3722023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2852000#3042004#3172015

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3302021#2402022#2922023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3102021#3762022#3452023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1702021#2452022#2642023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4352021#5522022#2342023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3972021#3622022#2022023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1982021#2482022#2182023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2752021#2752022#5272023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5502021#5972022#2852023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2372021#2662022#2732023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4982021#8012022#5572023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2342021#2412022#4152023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3632021#2962022#2902023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1492021#772022#2162023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3932019#4072021#5142023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1572021#2902022#3312023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2482020#2072021#1342023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2152015#2162016#2582020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1442018#2712021#2552022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2382018#1392019#1692023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3452021#3442022#3972023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2312019#1972022#2122023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4082019#2922021#5612022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1422017#2632019#1992020

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2222014#2292015#2462022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1502013#1162019#1012022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2242007#2522014#1952018

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4272016

Popularity Rankings for Reid in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3112021#2802022#1872023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2162021#2522022#2862023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3502020#4772021#4252022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4152017#4182019#4142022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7412020#7552021#4542022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5492019#5682020#5432021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9452004#9032013#9702018

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Reid a Name for Boys or Girls?

Typically, Reid is considered a boy’s name because of its historical use and straightforward, strong pronunciation.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Reid

Reid in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Reid Hoffman (Entrepreneur, born 1967): An American entrepreneur and co-founder of LinkedIn, a major professional networking platform.
  • Reid Scott (Actor, born 1977): An American actor known for his roles in TV series such as "Veep" and "The Big C."
  • Reid Ewing (Actor, born 1988): An American actor who gained fame for his role in the TV series "Modern Family."
  • Reid Schmitt (Soccer Player, born 1990): An American professional soccer player who has played for various clubs in the US.
  • Reid Wiseman (Astronaut, born 1975): An American astronaut who has flown on the International Space Station and worked on various space missions.
  • Reid Shelton (Actor, 1924–1997): An American actor best known for his work on Broadway, including the original production of "Annie."
  • Reid Stowe (Sailor, born 1952): An American sailor who set a world record for the longest non-stop sea voyage.
  • Spencer Reid ("Criminal Minds," 2005 TV Series): A brilliant FBI profiler with an eidetic memory and high IQ, solving complex cases.
  • Reid Garwin ("The Covenant," 2006 Film): A young man with supernatural powers who is part of a secret covenant.
  • Reid Alexander ("Between the Lines," 2011 Novel): A famous actor navigating the complexities of fame and relationships.
  • Reid Oliver ("As the World Turns," 1956 TV Series): A skilled neurosurgeon who becomes romantically involved with another main character.
  • "Reid's Journey" (2015 Film): A touching story about a man named Reid discovering his family heritage.
  • "The Adventures of Reid" (2010 Children's Book): Chronicles the imaginative adventures of a young boy named Reid.
  • Reid Phillips ("Reid's Quest," 2018 Video Game): A hero on a mission to save his world from impending doom.
  • Reid State Park (Maine, USA): A public recreation area located on Georgetown Island with a long sandy beach and tidal areas.
  • Reid River (Queensland, Australia): A river in North Queensland that flows into the Burdekin River.
  • Reid Island (British Columbia, Canada): A small island in the Strait of Georgia known for its scenic beauty and wildlife.
  • Reid Memorial Park (Indiana, USA): A public park in Richmond with gardens, walking paths, and a historic mausoleum.
  • Reid Mountain (Tasmania, Australia): A mountain in the West Coast Range offering panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness.
  • Reid Highway (Western Australia, Australia): A major east-west road in the northern suburbs of Perth.

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