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Why parents love Reese- Reese Witherspoon is smart, successful, and beloved — the ultimate modern namesake.
- The Welsh meaning ardour/passion gives it genuine heritage.
- One syllable with a clean, decisive snap: REECE.
- It's gender-neutral but increasingly feminine.
- Reese's company Hello Sunshine gives the name entrepreneurial energy.
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The vibe of Reese
WelshpassionatedecisiveSouthernsmartentrepreneurialcleanmodern
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Origin & history of Reese
Welsh rhys (ardour/passion)
→ surname Reese/Rhys
→ given name
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Welsh roots
Reese comes from the Welsh Rhys, meaning ardour, passion, or enthusiasm. Rhys ap Gruffydd (The Lord Rhys, 1132–1197) was one of the most powerful rulers in medieval Wales. The anglicised surname spelling Reese became a given name for girls primarily through the influence of Reese Witherspoon (born Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon), whose mother's maiden name became her iconic first name. Witherspoon's Oscar-winning career, her book club that has influenced millions of readers, and her production company Hello Sunshine have made Reese synonymous with smart, ambitious femininity.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Welsh — Rhys ap Gruffydd was Lord of Deheubarth in the 12th century; Reese as a girl's given name surged with Reese Witherspoon's fame.
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Today
Reese remains a beloved choice, ranking #167 in the US. 62,268 babies have been named Reese since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of Family Names, SSA data
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How popular is Reese?
2012
peak year
Today, Reese ranks around #167 in the United States, with roughly 2,163 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2012, 2,459 babies were given the name (ranked #128 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Reese's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 62,268 babies have been registered as Reese since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,459
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #128)
(ranked #128)
2,163
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
21,630
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
62,268
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Reese7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
Reese's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — fitting for a name carried by a woman who has nurtured careers, books, and businesses. People named Reese tend to be warm, ambitious, and gifted at building things that matter. Their passion is constructive.
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Constructive passion✦
Warm and ambitious◈
Builds what matters◎
Smart determination♡
Southern grace meets steelR9
E5
E5
S1
E5
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Reese🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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Famous people named ReeseClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Reese Witherspoon
Oscar-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur.
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Rhys ap Gruffydd
The Lord Rhys, one of medieval Wales's most powerful rulers.
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Iconic candy brand (coincidental name, named for founder H.B. Reese).
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Reese (Malcolm in the Middle)
Character played by Justin Berfield.
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