Revere
A name derived from the French verb revérer, meaning "to revere" or "to respect".
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the first name Revere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Revere today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Revere births was 2016 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Revere. 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.
People living today
114
~ 1 in 3,006,617 Americans
Peak year
2016
15 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,165
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Revere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Revere from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 61 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Revere remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Revere 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 Revere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Revere
The name Revere has its origins in the Latin language and dates back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin verb "revereri," which means "to revere" or "to hold in awe." The name carries connotations of reverence, respect, and admiration.
In ancient Roman culture, the concept of reverence was deeply ingrained, particularly in religious practices and the worship of deities. The name Revere may have been bestowed upon individuals who exemplified a profound sense of respect and honor towards the gods or distinguished elders.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Revere can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a nobleman named Reverus in his work "Annals." This suggests that the name was in use during the 1st century CE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Revere. One of the most famous was Paul Revere (1735-1818), an American patriot and silversmith known for his famous midnight ride during the American Revolutionary War to warn of the British troops' advance towards Lexington and Concord.
Another prominent individual with the name Revere was Revere Osler (1805-1849), an American physician and medical educator who contributed significantly to the field of pathology and served as a professor at various prestigious institutions.
In the realm of literature, Revere Harding (1878-1959) was an American novelist and short story writer known for his works exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
The name Revere also graced the life of Revere Cadwallader (1858-1927), an American businessman and financier who played a pivotal role in the development of the steel industry in the United States.
Furthermore, Revere Warren (1888-1964) was a renowned American architect known for his contributions to the Art Deco and Moderne architectural styles, having designed several iconic buildings in New York City and beyond.
While the name Revere may have faded in popularity in more recent times, its historical significance and connotations of reverence and respect remain deeply rooted in its origins, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of the name throughout the centuries.
People
Revere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Revere 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
Revere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Revere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 114 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Revere 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 3,006,617 US residents.
Is Revere a common name?
We classify Revere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 121 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Revere most popular?
The single biggest year for Revere was 2016, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Revere is about 10 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 Revere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Revere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Revere 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 Revere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Revere 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 Revere 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 Revere?
See how many Americans are named Revere on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.