Ree

At a Glance: Name: Ree – Origin: Multiple unrelated surname origins (English/Scottish variant of Rea/Ray; Norwegian 'gravelly ridge'; Korean variant of Ri/Yi); also historically used for the Arikara people – Gender: used for both boys and girls

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Ree doesn't trace back to one single source — it's a name with several unconnected surname origins. It shows up as an English and Scottish variant of Rea or Ray, as a Norwegian surname meaning 'gravelly ridge,' and as a Korean variant of Ri or Yi. The name has also historically been used to refer to the Arikara people, so its background is genuinely varied rather than tidy.

Meaning & Origin of Ree

Origin: Multiple unrelated surname origins (English/Scottish variant of Rea/Ray; Norwegian 'gravelly ridge'; Korean variant of Ri/Yi); also historically used for the Arikara people.

Source: Wiktionary.

Popularity of Ree

SSA records for Ree span 1908 to 2021. It peaked early, at #1653 in 1908 with 8 babies given the name, and by 2021 had dropped to #17135 with just 5.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1908–2021.

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FAQ

Is Ree a popular name right now?

Ree peaked at #1653 in 1908 and is ranked #17135 as of 2021. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1908–2021.)

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