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UK boy's name

Reion

A name meaning "blessing" or "bless again" in Japanese.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Reion is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Reion popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2010 to 2017. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Reion. 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 2018 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Reion ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Reion.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reion as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4812

2017

Births in 2017

3

Latest year

Peak year

2010

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Reion mean?

The name Reion is believed to have its origins in ancient Greece, where it was derived from the Greek word "rheion," which means "flowing stream" or "river." This name likely emerged during the classical period of Greek civilization, which spanned from the 5th to the 4th centuries BCE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reion can be found in ancient Greek literature, specifically in the works of the renowned playwright Aristophanes. In his comedic play "The Frogs," written around 405 BCE, a character named Reion is mentioned, although the context and significance of the name are not explicitly stated.

Throughout the centuries, the name Reion has been associated with various historical figures. One notable bearer of the name was Reion of Miletus, a Greek mathematician and engineer who lived in the 6th century BCE. He is credited with the invention of the first theoretical model of a perpetual motion machine, which laid the foundations for the study of mechanics and engineering.

Another prominent figure named Reion was a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 11th century CE. He authored several treatises on theology and philosophy, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time. Unfortunately, precise details about his life and works have been lost to history.

During the Renaissance period, a painter named Reion da Vinci, believed to be a distant relative of the renowned Leonardo da Vinci, gained recognition for his exceptional artistic skills. While not as famous as his illustrious kinsman, Reion da Vinci's works adorned numerous churches and palaces across Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries.

In more recent times, the name Reion has been associated with a Japanese novelist and playwright who lived in the early 20th century. Born in 1885, Reion Kawabata gained critical acclaim for his insightful depictions of human emotions and the complexities of modern Japanese society. His literary works continue to be studied and celebrated in academic circles.

While the name Reion may not be as common as some other names, it has left an indelible mark throughout history, spanning various cultures and fields, from mathematics and engineering to literature and the arts. Its connection to the flowing waters of ancient Greece serves as a poetic reminder of the ever-changing currents of human existence.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Reion over time

The chart below shows babies named Reion registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Reion, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Reion
01223201020132017

Decades

Reion by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reion 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 #4745 6 2

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FAQ

Reion: questions and answers

How popular is the name Reion in the UK right now?

In 2017, Reion was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Reion most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Reion in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Reion?

A name meaning "blessing" or "bless again" in Japanese.

How many people are called Reion in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Reion across the 2 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.