Rheece
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "little king".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Rheece. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rheece today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rheece births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rheece. 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 Rheece with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rheece. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,609
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Rheece: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rheece 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 Rheece 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rheece
The name Rheece is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in ancient Sanskrit. Its origins can be traced back to the sacred Hindu text, the Bhagavad Gita, where it appears as a derivative of the word "rishi," meaning a sage or enlightened being. This connection to spiritual wisdom and enlightenment has imbued the name with a sense of mystique and reverence throughout the ages.
In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Rheece gained prominence in various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly among the scholarly and philosophical circles. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the writings of the revered Sanskrit scholar, Rheece Jagannath (670-735 CE), whose insightful commentaries on ancient texts have left an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape of the era.
As the influence of Indian culture spread across Asia, the name Rheece also found its way into the annals of Buddhist traditions. In the 9th century, a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar, Rheece Shantideva, authored the seminal work "The Way of the Bodhisattva," which remains a cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhist teachings to this day.
The name Rheece continued to resonate throughout the Middle Ages, with notable figures such as the Persian poet and philosopher Rheece Rumi (1207-1273 CE), whose mystical verses and profound insights have transcended cultural boundaries and inspired countless individuals across the globe.
In more recent times, the name Rheece has been borne by several influential individuals, including the Indian freedom fighter and social reformer Rheece Narayana Guru (1855-1928), whose efforts towards promoting education and social equality have left a lasting impact on the nation's history.
Another notable bearer of this name is Rheece Shankar (1920-2012), the renowned Indian musician and composer who played a pivotal role in introducing Indian classical music to the Western world. His collaborations with renowned artists like George Harrison and Philip Glass have left an indelible mark on the global music scene.
While the name Rheece may not be as common as some other monikers, its rich heritage and association with wisdom, spirituality, and scholarly pursuits have endowed it with a timeless allure. From ancient sages to modern-day luminaries, those who have carried this name have contributed significantly to the intellectual and cultural tapestry of humanity.
People
Rheece + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rheece 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
Rheece: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rheece?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rheece 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 Rheece a common name?
We classify Rheece 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 Rheece most popular?
The single biggest year for Rheece was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rheece 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 Rheece in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rheece a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rheece 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 Rheece still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rheece 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 Rheece 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 people are called Rheece?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.