Unisex nameCurrently #244 in the USFalling
Reagan
RAY-gun//ˈreɪɡən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20126 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
Little king
Reagan comes from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, built from a root meaning 'little king' or 'impulsive'. It grew popular as a first name for girls in the US from the 1990s onward, its political surname association with President Reagan adding to its recognition.
Reagan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Reagan |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 22 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 22 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 46 |
| 1964 | 47 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 42 |
| 1967 | 42 |
| 1968 | 36 |
| 1969 | 52 |
| 1970 | 52 |
| 1971 | 58 |
| 1972 | 44 |
| 1973 | 83 |
| 1974 | 105 |
| 1975 | 171 |
| 1976 | 137 |
| 1977 | 201 |
| 1978 | 220 |
| 1979 | 184 |
| 1980 | 219 |
| 1981 | 160 |
| 1982 | 86 |
| 1983 | 88 |
| 1984 | 88 |
| 1985 | 94 |
| 1986 | 86 |
| 1987 | 97 |
| 1988 | 116 |
| 1989 | 123 |
| 1990 | 140 |
| 1991 | 170 |
| 1992 | 189 |
| 1993 | 273 |
| 1994 | 383 |
| 1995 | 519 |
| 1996 | 707 |
| 1997 | 861 |
| 1998 | 1,042 |
| 1999 | 1,055 |
| 2000 | 1,311 |
| 2001 | 1,680 |
| 2002 | 1,847 |
| 2003 | 1,857 |
| 2004 | 2,635 |
| 2005 | 2,724 |
| 2006 | 2,498 |
| 2007 | 2,508 |
| 2008 | 2,589 |
| 2009 | 2,751 |
| 2010 | 2,683 |
| 2011 | 2,843 |
| 2012 | 3,322 |
| 2013 | 3,249 |
| 2014 | 3,109 |
| 2015 | 3,267 |
| 2016 | 3,300 |
| 2017 | 3,218 |
| 2018 | 3,021 |
| 2019 | 2,949 |
| 2020 | 2,531 |
| 2021 | 2,408 |
| 2022 | 2,133 |
| 2023 | 1,842 |
| 2024 | 1,402 |
Reagan through the decades
- Reagan peaked in 2012, when 3,322 babies were named Reagan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Reagan has fallen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Reagan currently ranks #244 in the US and is cooling off.
Nicknames
Rae
Variants & spellings
Regan