Find out how popular the first name Reveille has been for the last 10 years (from 2012 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Reveille by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Reveille is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Reveille.

The history of the first name Reveille

Reveille is a French word that originated in the 17th century and means "wake up" or "morning awakening." It is derived from the French verb "reveiller," which comes from the Late Latin word "revigilare," meaning "to awake again."

In the military context, "reveille" is the bugle call sounded in the morning to wake up the soldiers and start the daily routine. This usage of the word as a military signal can be traced back to the 17th century when it was adopted by the French army.

The earliest recorded use of Reveille as a given name dates back to the 18th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Reveille Lachance (1758-1831), a French-Canadian soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

Another notable figure named Reveille was Reveille Myers (1855-1940), an American educator and women's rights activist from Ohio. She was a prominent figure in the suffragette movement and worked tirelessly to secure voting rights for women.

In the 19th century, Reveille Armour (1823-1890) was an American businessman and philanthropist from Missouri. He founded the Armour Meat Packing Company, which became one of the largest food processing companies in the United States.

A more recent historical figure with the name Reveille was Reveille VII (1963-1965), the official mascot of Texas A&M University. Reveille VII was a purebred American Collie who attended classes, sporting events, and other university functions during her tenure as the mascot.

Reveille Burbank (1881-1958) was an American botanist and plant breeder who developed several new varieties of fruits and vegetables, including the Shasta daisy and the Santa Rosa plum. She worked for the United States Department of Agriculture and made significant contributions to the field of horticulture.

While the name Reveille is not as common as some other given names, it has a rich historical background and has been borne by individuals from diverse fields, ranging from military personnel to activists, businesspeople, and scientists.

Data source

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