Reve
Primarily a girl's name with 73 recorded births. Also given to 27 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Obsolete form of reeve.
Reve is a girl's and boy's baby name of French origin, from the French rêve meaning 'dream.' As a given name it carries all the romance and reverie of the French language — beautiful, slightly otherworldly, and full of imagination.
Reve is one of those rare names that is a complete thought: to name your daughter Dream in French is a poetic act in itself. For parents drawn to French words as names — like Beau, Sage, or Lumière — Reve is a quietly inspired choice with effortless elegance.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Reve's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Reve follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Reve's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Reve has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1926.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 12 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 38 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 5 | — |
The Story of Reve
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1984, Reve is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Reve are most likely born between 1974 and 1994.
How rare is Reve?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Reve is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1926, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1980s with 38 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Reve by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 1926–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | #13290 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15264 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15141 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17802 |
| 1999 | 5 | #16304 |
| 1987 | 10 | #7210 |
| 1986 | 6 | #10549 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12010 |
| 1984 | 12 | #5802 |
| 1982 | 5 | #11840 |
| 1926 | 5 | #5490 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Reve as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Reve has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 27 births since 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1926–2022