Revere
A boy's name of French origin with 121 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Revere is a boy's baby name of French and Latin origin, from the Latin revereri, meaning 'to revere, to honor deeply.' The name is permanently associated with Paul Revere, the American patriot whose midnight ride warning the colonists of British troops approaching became one of American history's most iconic acts of courage.
Revere is historically powerful — a name that carries the full spirit of American revolutionary patriotism and the memory of a man who literally rode into history.
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Revere is cataloged under the French naming tradition. French names blend Latin roots with Norman, Frankish, and Gallic influences, often lending an air of elegance and formality.
In the U.S., Revere has been recorded as a boy's name since 1918, with 121 total births. Browse the French names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Revere has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1918.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 48 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 61 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 7 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 5 | — |
The Story of Revere
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Revere is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Revere are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Revere?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Revere — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1918, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 61 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Revere by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1918–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #8165 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11938 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9643 |
| 2021 | 12 | #7005 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6945 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7525 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8033 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8678 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5987 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8574 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10491 |
| 1958 | 7 | #3511 |
| 1918 | 5 | #4682 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1918–2024