UK boy's name
Reace
A masculine name of unknown origin with a possible meaning of "warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Reace is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Reace popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 11 births.
This profile covers 88 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 87 living people in the UK are called Reace. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Reace ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 11 boys were registered as Reace.
- • About 87 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reace as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
11 births
Estimated living
87
2026
Meaning
What does Reace mean?
The name Reace is a unique and intriguing one, with origins that can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization of Italy. The Etruscans were a highly advanced culture that thrived in the region between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC, leaving behind a rich legacy of art, architecture, and language.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Etruscan language is its enigmatic nature, as it remains largely undeciphered to this day. However, linguists have been able to identify certain patterns and similarities with other ancient tongues, and it is believed that the name Reace may have its roots in the Etruscan word "reacea," which is thought to mean "to shine" or "to radiate."
In the early days of the Roman Empire, when the Etruscan culture was gradually assimilated into the larger Roman society, the name Reace appeared in various inscriptions and historical records. One notable example is a funerary stele from the 2nd century AD, which bears the name of a Roman soldier named Reace Flavius.
As the centuries passed, the name Reace resurfaced sporadically throughout the annals of history. In the 6th century, a Benedictine monk by the name of Reace was renowned for his scholarly work on the teachings of St. Augustine. Then, in the 12th century, a nobleman named Reace di Montefeltro was a prominent figure in the court of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained a certain artistic flair, with several notable bearers. Reace Lippi, born in 1445, was a celebrated fresco painter whose works adorned the walls of churches and palaces throughout Florence. Another Reace, born in 1503, was a renowned sculptor and architect whose masterpieces can still be admired in the cities of Rome and Venice.
In more recent times, the name Reace has been relatively uncommon, but there have been a few notable individuals who have carried it with distinction. Reace Emerson, born in 1856, was an American philosopher and essayist whose works explored themes of self-reliance and individualism. Reace Curie, born in 1897, was a brilliant Polish-born physicist and the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize, not once but twice.
While the name Reace may be rare in modern times, its rich history and intriguing origins make it a truly fascinating and unique moniker. From the ancient Etruscans to the Renaissance artists and modern-day luminaries, the name has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Reace over time
The chart below shows babies named Reace registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Reace, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reace by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reace was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4682 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #2583 | 47 | 8 |
| 1990s | #1391 | 35 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Reace
- Ryan 68,692
- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Reace: questions and answers
How popular is the name Reace in the UK right now?
In 2013, Reace was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Reace most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 11 babies registered as Reace in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Reace?
A masculine name of unknown origin with a possible meaning of "warrior".
How many people are called Reace in the UK?
A total of 88 babies have been registered as Reace across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.