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How Many People Are Named Reba?
Estimated people named Reba living in the U.S. today
11,589
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 35,481
- Peak year: 1925 (792 births)
- Estimated living today: 11,589
Reba by age group — who carries the name today?
Reba popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Reba
Reba has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 35,481 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 11,589 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 29,493 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Rebas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Reba in the US?
An estimated 11,589 people named Reba are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Reba rare — about 1 in 29,493 Americans.
Is Reba a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Reba is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Reba most popular?
Reba peaked in 1925, when 792 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Reba?
Reba ranks #2,202 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).