Home βΊ Baby Names Directory βΊ Reason
Reason
Pronounced REE-zon /ΛriΛ.zΙn/High
Meaning: The faculty of rational thought; good sense and judgmentHigh
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
The use of virtue and quality words as given names has a long history, from Puritan names like Prudence and Patience to modern coinages like Reason. The word itself traces through Old French raison to Latin ratio, meaning to reckon or calculate, and became associated with human intellect and the capacity for logical thought.
Reason as a given name is part of a growing 21st-century trend toward word names that express values β names like Justice, Valor, and True. It appeals to parents who want a name that makes a philosophical statement about the qualities they hope their child will embody.
Variations
Nicknames
Famous Bearers
- Famous bearers coming soon.
If you like Reasonβ¦
Explore names like Reason
Frequently Asked
What does the name Reason mean?
Reason means the power of rational thought and good judgment, from the English word derived from Latin ratio.
How do you pronounce Reason?
Reason is pronounced REE-zon, exactly like the common English word.
Is Reason a boy or girl name?
Reason is used primarily as a boy's name, though as a word name it could theoretically apply to either gender.
How popular is Reason?
Reason is a very rare given name, reflecting the niche but growing trend of philosophical word names.