Reed
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Reed
A slim, elegant, silvery surname, Reed could be a banker or a sculptor, and therein lies the appeal of this simple yet distinctive name. The versatile Reed can be seen as a grass-like nature name and a musical name.
Reed for boys#419 US
There have been Reeds on Grey's Anatomy and Party of Five, as well as on the big screen in Boogie Nights. Reed Richards was the human name of the scientific genius who became Mr. Fantastic of the Fantastic Four.
The many notables who wore Reed as a surname include army surgeon Walter, basketball coach Willis, Brady Bunch dad Robert, critic Rex, director Sir Carol, actors Donna and Oliver, and singer-songwriter Lou.
The name can also be spelled Reid.
Reed for girls#7814 US
Sleek, unisex surname rarely heard for girls -- which could be seen as an asset.
Pronounced REED.
As of October 2026, Reed ranked #419 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #318 in 2014, Nameberry popularity #472.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #318 | 1,096 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #331 | 1,045 | #4,054 | 37 |
| 2016 | #351 | 962 | #3,979 | 38 |
| 2017 | #381 | 861 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #377 | 855 | #4,223 | 34 |
| 2019 | #402 | 777 | #4,871 | 28 |
| 2020 | #450 | 661 | #4,340 | 32 |
| 2021 | #415 | 740 | #4,929 | 27 |
| 2022 | #416 | 776 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #429 | 725 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #421 | 744 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #419 | 770 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Reed for boys
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- Reed DoughtyBoy
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- Reed AlexanderBoy
American actor
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American founder of Netflix
- Reed DemingBoy
American singer and contestant on "The X Factor"
- (Bradley) Reed SorensonBoy
American NASCAR driver
- Reed DiamondBoy
American actor
- Reed Paul JobsBoy
son of Apple co,founder Steve Jobs
- Nikki ReedGirl
American Actress, Wife of Ian Somerhalder
- Reed KesslerGirl
American equestrian
- Crystal ReedGirl
American actress
Reed in pop culture
- Reed HellstromBoy
character on soap "The Young and the Restless"
- Reed Richards aka Mister FantasticBoy
character Marvel Universe
- Reed CullenBoy
character in the novel "Spooked" by Elise Noble
- Reed PollockBoy
character on TV's "24"
- Reed StruckerBoy
character on TV's "The Gifted"
- "I'm Reed FishBoy
" 2007 movie and main character
- Reed CollegeBoy
school in Oregon, USA
- reedBoy
,a tall, thin grass that grows in wet areas
- Reed CarlsonGirl
a minor character on the show The O.C.
- Joanna ReedGirl
from movie "Last Night" played by Keira Knightley
- Lexi ReedGirl
character on Disney Channel's ANT Farm
- Reed BrennanGirl
main character in "Private" series by Kate Brian