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Reed
Reed is of English and Scottish origin, meaning 'red-haired' or 'a reed plant.' The name evokes a sense of strength and flexibility, much like the reed itself, which bends without breaking. Reed is a name that carries with it a sense of resilience and adaptability.
Key Stats
| Total births | 36,977 |
| Gender | Male (81% / 19%) |
| Peak year | 2014 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 22%UT — 22%CA — 20%OH — 18%TX — 18%
Notable People
Reed Hastings (Co-founder of Netflix) · Reed Richards (Fictional character, *Mr. Fantastic* from Marvel Comics) · Reed Solomon (Mathematician known for coding theory) · Reed Timmer (Storm chaser and meteorologist) · Reed Bunting (British ornithologist)
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