The name Recie is of Scottish origin and means "from Reach". It is derived from an old Scottish personal name, which was itself derived from the Old Norse 'Reikarr', meaning 'powerful'. The name Recie was once quite common in Scotland but has become less so over time. It is now considered somewhat unique and distinctive.
The name Recie experienced fluctuations in popularity throughout the early to mid-20th century, with a peak of 11 births in 1922. Despite some years with no recorded births, it maintained consistent usage from 1892 to 1942, totaling 147 births over this period.