Reche
A short form of the Spanish name Mercedes or Merced.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Reche. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Reche today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reche births was 1950 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reche. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Reche is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Reches were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Reche. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1950
5 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1950 SSA rank
#4,091
Tracked since 1950
Popularity
Reche: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Reche 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 Reche during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Reche
The name Reche likely originates from the Old German language and is believed to have emerged around the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Germanic word "reh," which means "deer" or "roe deer." In ancient Germanic cultures, animals held symbolic significance, and the deer was often associated with grace, gentleness, and sensitivity.
One of the earliest known references to the name Reche can be found in the Hildebrandslied, an Old High German heroic poem dating back to the 9th century. The poem mentions a character named Reche, though little is known about the historical context or significance of this individual.
During the Middle Ages, the name Reche gained popularity across various Germanic regions, particularly in areas that are now part of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Records from this period show several notable individuals bearing this name, including Reche von Nürnberg (1230-1298), a renowned poet and writer from the city of Nuremberg.
In the 15th century, a German monk named Reche von Koblenz (1425-1489) gained recognition for his theological writings and contributions to the religious discourse of the time. His works were widely circulated and studied within monastic circles.
Another historical figure with the name Reche was Reche Hausmann (1568-1637), a influential German artist and engraver from Nuremberg. His intricate etchings and woodcuts depicted scenes from biblical stories and were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.
In the late 18th century, Reche Schumann (1760-1825), a German composer and pianist, made significant contributions to the development of Romantic music. His compositions for solo piano and chamber ensembles were celebrated for their emotional depth and technical brilliance.
Throughout the centuries, the name Reche has maintained a presence, albeit a relatively modest one, in various German-speaking regions. While not among the most prevalent names, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, writers, musicians, and religious figures.
People
Reche + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reche 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
Reche: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reche?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reche 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Reche a common name?
We classify Reche as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reche most popular?
The single biggest year for Reche was 1950, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reche is about 85 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Reche in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Reche a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reche in the SSA data are male. 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 Reche still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Reche 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 Reche 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Reche?
Want to know how many people share the name Reche? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.