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Reason

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Pronounced REE-zun /ˈri.zən/High

Meaning: From the English word reason — via the Latin ratio, 'reckoning; sound judgement; a cause'; a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Reason; sound judgement: Reason is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the English word reason — via the Latin ratio, 'reckoning; sound judgement; a cause'; a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#8293 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Reason comes from the English word reason — via the Latin ratio, 'reckoning; sound judgement; a cause'; a virtue/word-name. Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'REE-zun').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, sound-judgement at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Reason comes from the Latin ratio, 'reckoning; sound judgement; a cause' — a crisp virtue-name used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'REE-zun').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Reason — virtue word-name; unisex

Variations

Reson

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reason mean?

Reason is an English virtue word-name — 'reason; sound judgement; a cause'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Reason?

It's said REE-zun /ˈri.zən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reason a boy or girl name?

Reason is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Reason?

Reason is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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