Reed
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Reed: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2008.
Reed is an English name that began as a surname, likely from Old English *read* meaning red (referring to hair or complexion) or from *ried* for the reed plant. In Scotland it is more commonly found as the variant Reid. Famous bearers include journalist John Reed, author of *Ten Days That Shook the World*, and musician Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground. As a place name, Reed appears in Hertfordshire, England. Though not originally Scottish, Reed has gained popularity as a first name in Scotland since the 1990s, valued for its crisp, nature-inspired sound. The spelling Reid remains a classic Scottish surname and given name, connecting the two forms through shared roots.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20083 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7283 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y