Reus
A given name derived from the name of the Spanish city Reus.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Reus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Reus today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reus births was 2016 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reus. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Reus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2016
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,834
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Reus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Reus 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 Reus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Reus
The given name Reus is believed to have its origins in the Catalan language, which is spoken primarily in the regions of Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "rus," meaning "countryside" or "rural area." The name is closely associated with the city of Reus, located in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.
In ancient times, the name Reus was likely used to refer to individuals who hailed from rural or agricultural areas. It may have been a descriptive name given to those who worked in the fields or lived in the countryside. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the Middle Ages, when it appears in various historical documents and records from the region.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Reus was Jaume Reus (1344-1408), a Catalan philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Barcelona. He was known for his works on logic and metaphysics, and his contributions to the development of Catalan scholasticism.
In the 16th century, the Spanish painter Pere Nunyes Reus (1515-1598) gained recognition for his religious paintings and altarpieces. His works can be found in several churches and museums throughout Catalonia and Valencia.
During the 19th century, Marià Fortuny Reus (1838-1874) became a celebrated Spanish painter known for his masterful depictions of Orientalist and historical scenes. His works were highly sought after and influenced the development of Spanish painting in the late 19th century.
In the field of architecture, Lluís Domènech Reus (1850-1927) was a prominent Catalan architect and a leading figure in the Modernista movement. He designed several notable buildings in Barcelona, including the Palau de la Música Catalana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
More recently, Carles Reus (born 1949) is a Spanish artist and sculptor known for his large-scale public installations and sculptures. His works can be found in various cities across Spain and other countries, reflecting his unique artistic vision and mastery of materials.
People
Reus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reus 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
Reus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reus 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Reus a common name?
We classify Reus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reus most popular?
The single biggest year for Reus was 2016, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reus is about 11 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 Reus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Reus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reus 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 Reus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Reus 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 Reus 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 Reus?
See how many Americans are named Reus on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.