Reida
A feminine variant of the Germanic name Reida, of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 153 living Americans carry the first name Reida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reida today is around 73 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reida births was 1951 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reida. 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 Reida is about 73 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Reidas were born before 1963.
People living today
153
~ 1 in 2,240,224 Americans
Peak year
1951
14 babies that year
Average age
73
years old
1970 SSA rank
#7,760
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Reida: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reida from the 1910s through to the 1970s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 95 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reida 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 Reida during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Reidas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Reida
The name Reida is a feminine given name of Old Norse origin, derived from the Old Norse word "reidr," meaning "ire" or "wrath." It is believed to have originated in the Viking Age, which spanned from the late 8th century to the late 11th century, and was primarily used among the Norse people in Scandinavia and their settlements across Europe.
The earliest recorded use of the name Reida dates back to the 9th century, where it appeared in several Norse sagas and historical records. One notable mention was in the Icelandic Saga of Erik the Red, which recounted the life of Erik Thorvaldsson, the first known European settler in Greenland, and his daughter Reida.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Reida. One of the most famous was Reida Ingvardsdottir (c. 980 - 1045), a Norwegian noblewoman and landowner, who played a pivotal role in the Christianization of Norway during the reign of King Olaf II Haraldsson.
Another prominent figure was Reida Thorgilsdottir (c. 1150 - 1225), an Icelandic chieftain and lawspeaker, known for her wisdom and her contributions to the development of the Icelandic legal system.
In the 13th century, Reida Magnusdottir (c. 1210 - 1275) was a Norwegian princess and the daughter of King Magnus II of Sweden. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various religious orders.
In the 15th century, Reida Sigurdsdottir (c. 1420 - 1490) was a renowned Icelandic poet and scholar, whose works were widely circulated and celebrated for their lyrical beauty and depth of thought.
Reida Eriksdottir (c. 1570 - 1635) was a Swedish noblewoman and landowner, who played a significant role in the Swedish Reformation and the establishment of Protestantism in her homeland.
While the name Reida has its roots in Old Norse and Scandinavian cultures, it has since spread to other parts of the world and has been adapted and modified in various languages and cultures. However, its historical significance and connection to the Viking Age and Norse heritage remain an integral part of its identity and meaning.
People
Reida + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reida 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
Reida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 153 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reida 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 2,240,224 US residents.
Is Reida a common name?
We classify Reida as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 311 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reida most popular?
The single biggest year for Reida was 1951, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reida is about 73 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Reida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reida 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.
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.