Unisex nameCurrently #3,860 in the USSteady
Rei
1 syllablePeak year: 20213 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rei'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.
Rei's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rei |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 61 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 67 |
| 2022 | 40 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 56 |
Rei through the decades
- Rei peaked in 2021, when 67 babies were named Rei in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rei has risen 126% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rei currently ranks #3,860 in the US and is holding steady.