Reannon
A unique feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 246 living Americans carry the first name Reannon. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reannon today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reannon births was 1982 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reannon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Reannon with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
246
~ 1 in 1,393,310 Americans
Peak year
1982
19 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2004 SSA rank
#18,185
Tracked since 1976
Census
Reannon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 260 people with the first name Reannon, which placed it at #32,383 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,383
National first-name rank
People counted
260
260 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
78.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reannon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Reannon is White at 78.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (6.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Reannon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Reannon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.8% · 205
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native6.2% · 16
- Two or more races5.8% · 15
- Black or African American1.9% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Popularity
Reannon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reannon from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 115 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reannon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Reannon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Reannons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Reannon
The name Reannon has its origins in the ancient Celtic languages of the British Isles. It is believed to be a variation of the Irish name Rionach, which is derived from the Gaelic word "rion," meaning a little queen or princess.
In the early medieval period, the name Reannon was particularly popular among the ruling classes of Ireland and Scotland. It was often bestowed upon daughters of chieftains and kings as a symbol of their royal lineage and status.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a historical chronicle compiled by Irish monks in the late 15th century. The entry from the year 847 AD mentions a noble woman named Reannon, who was the daughter of the King of Connaught.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Reannon was closely associated with the Christian faith in Ireland and Scotland. Several saints and abbesses bearing this name are mentioned in various hagiographies and religious texts from that era.
In the 12th century, a nun named Reannon is said to have founded a convent in the Scottish Highlands, which became an important center of learning and spiritual guidance for the local community.
During the Renaissance period, the name Reannon gained popularity among the aristocratic families of England and Wales. One notable figure from this time was Reannon Fitzwilliam (1510-1580), a noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 19th century, the name Reannon was revived by the Romantic poets and writers of the Celtic Revival movement. They were captivated by the name's ancient roots and its connection to the rich cultural heritage of the British Isles.
Among the most famous bearers of the name in modern times was Reannon Trent (1920-2008), a renowned British actress who graced both stage and screen with her performances. She was particularly acclaimed for her portrayal of Shakespearean heroines.
Other notable individuals named Reannon include Reannon McLeod (1946-2018), a Scottish author and historian who wrote extensively on the cultural traditions of the Highlands, and Reannon O'Connor (1962-present), an Irish painter renowned for her vibrant landscape paintings.
Despite its historical significance and literary associations, the name Reannon remains relatively uncommon in the present day. However, its enduring appeal lies in its connection to the rich tapestry of Celtic mythology and folklore.
People
Reannon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reannon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Reannon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reannon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 246 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reannon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,393,310 US residents.
Is Reannon a common name?
We classify Reannon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 260 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reannon most popular?
The single biggest year for Reannon was 1982, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reannon is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Reannon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 260 people with the name Reannon, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,383 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Reannon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Reannon?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Reannon appears almost entirely female. Of the 263 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Reannon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Reannon is White at 78.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (6.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Reannon most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Reannon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.8% (205 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Reannon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Reannon a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reannon in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Reannon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Reannon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Reannon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Reannon?
See how many people share the name Reannon on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.