At a glance
- In short
- Reade is a male name with English origins, pronounced as "reed" (/riːd/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2016 (#9,664)
- Babies in 2016
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,071 in 1970
- First recorded
- 1956
Meaning of Reade
Reade is a male name with English origins. The name has variations such as Reed and Reid. In the United States, Reade has been a relatively uncommon name for newborn boys. It ranked 9656th in 2016, with 7 occurrences. However, it has experienced some fluctuation in popularity over the years. In certain years, such as 2013 and 2010, it ranked higher at 12131st and 12228th respectively, with 5 occurrences each year. Reade carries a sophisticated and timeless charm, making it a great choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet classic name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Reade
English
- Pronounced reed /riːd/
Popularity of Reade in the U.S.
Reade was last recorded in the U.S. in 2016, ranked #9,664 with 7 babies. It peaked at #3,071 in 1970. It first appears in the records in 1956.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1956–2016 23 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 9,664 | back (not recorded in 2014–2015) |
| 2013 | 5 | 12,136 | back (not recorded in 2011–2012) |
| 2010 | 5 | 12,231 | back (not recorded in 2008–2009) |
| 2007 | 5 | 12,369 | back (not recorded in 2005–2006) |
| 2004 | 5 | 11,356 | back (not recorded in 2000–2003) |
| 1999 | 6 | 8,704 | ▼ 1,861 |
| 1998 | 8 | 6,843 | back (not recorded in 1995–1997) |
| 1994 | 5 | 8,800 | back (not recorded in 1992–1993) |
| 1991 | 9 | 5,521 | back (not recorded in 1990) |
| 1989 | 5 | 7,905 | ▼ 1,479 |
| 1988 | 6 | 6,426 | ▲ 525 |
| 1987 | 5 | 6,951 | back (not recorded in 1981–1986) |
| 1980 | 5 | 6,250 | ▼ 194 |
| 1979 | 5 | 6,056 | ▼ 283 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5,773 | back (not recorded in 1977) |
| 1976 | 5 | 5,587 | ▼ 1,646 |
| 1975 | 8 | 3,941 | ▼ 623 |
| 1974 | 10 | 3,318 | back (not recorded in 1973) |
| 1972 | 5 | 4,986 | ▼ 79 |
| 1971 | 5 | 4,907 | ▼ 1,836 |
| 1970 | 10 | 3,071 | back (not recorded in 1969) |
| 1968 | 7 | 3,365 | back (not recorded in 1957–1967) |
| 1956 | 5 | 3,942 | new |
Notable people named Reade
- Sir Alfred Reade Godwin-Austen was a British Army general who served in both World Wars.