Reed is an English surname and given name of recent popularity, derived from Middle English 'red', meaning 'red-haired'. It has gained prominence as a given name due to its unisex appeal and modern sound.
The name Reed experienced a significant spike in popularity between 1992 and 2006, with the highest number of births (51) occurring in 1996. However, it appears that this trend has since declined, with fewer than 30 births recorded annually since 2007.