Boy nameCurrently #2,584 in the USRising
Reef
//ˈɹif//
1 syllablePeak year: 20214 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Reef's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Reef's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Reef |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 47 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 51 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 61 |
| 2019 | 76 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 68 |
| 2023 | 74 |
| 2024 | 62 |
Reef through the decades
- Reef peaked in 2021, when 89 babies were named Reef in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Reef has risen 24% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Reef currently ranks #2,584 in the US and is on the rise.