Reion
A name meaning "blessing" or "bless again" in Japanese.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Reion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Reion today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reion births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reion. 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 Reion with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Reion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,949
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Reion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Reion 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 Reion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Reion
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.
People
Reion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reion 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
Reion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reion 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Reion a common name?
We classify Reion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Reion most popular?
The single biggest year for Reion was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reion is about 28 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 Reion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Reion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reion 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 Reion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Reion 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 Reion 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 Americans are named Reion?
See how many people share the name Reion on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.