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Rea

Rea is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Rea?

Recorded births named Rea by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,063 births
England & Wales since 1996	339 births
Ireland since 1964	3 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Rea's popularity over time

Babies named Rea per year — United States (1892–2025). United States peaked in 1958 (34/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1999 (25/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2016 (3/yr).

When was Rea popular?

Rea reached its peak in 1958, when it was the #3074 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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