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Reason
OriginEnglish word name
Meaning"a statement offered in explanation or justification"
GenderBoy
About Reason
The name Reason peaked for boys at #918 in 1885. The name is most popular in Georgia and North Carolina. Reason is occasionally used for girls in 2025.
2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Reason ranked #3028 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #918 in 1885.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | #3,028 | 41 | 23.8 |
| 2025 | #3,028 | 41 | 24 |
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