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Reef
OriginWord name
Meaning"ridge of rock or coral on sea floor"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#1302
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About Reef
The name Reef peaked for boys at #1898 in 2021. The name is most popular in REEF, REEF, and REEF. Reef is occasionally used for girls in 2025.
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 | #2,397 | 54 | 28.1 |
| 2015 | #2,476 | 51 | 26.6 |
| 2016 | #2,328 | 57 | 30 |
| 2017 | #2,524 | 51 | 27.6 |
| 2018 | #2,465 | 53 | 29.2 |
| 2019 | #2,059 | 71 | 39.6 |
| 2020 | #2,342 | 58 | 33.6 |
| 2021 | #1,898 | 81 | 46.3 |
| 2022 | #2,342 | 61 | 34.9 |
| 2023 | #2,141 | 68 | 39.8 |
| 2024 | #2,584 | 52 | 30.2 |
| 2025 | #2,509 | 54 | 31.6 |
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