Reagan
Meaninglittle king · Irish
- US rank
- #248
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #97 in 2012
1,244 babies were named Reagan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 134 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1956–2025
US births per million boys, 1913–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Reagan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,292 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Reagan, 1,244 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Reagan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryReagan first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #97.
- TrendReagan has slipped 134 places over the last five years and now sits at #248. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedReagan is most popular in Oklahoma, where it ranks #138, followed by Montana (#144) and New Hampshire (#149). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Irish, Reagan means “little king”. Our records link it to Celtic and Irish roots.
About the name Reagan
Reagan is a girl name of Celtic and Irish origin meaning “little king”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-gan”. US birth records list Reagan for girls from 1956 to 2025, in 64 of those 70 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #97 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #248, with 1,244 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.9 | 1,142,857 girls |
| 1960s | 6.6 | 151,515 girls |
| 1970s | 58 | 17,277 girls |
| 1980s | 45 | 22,297 girls |
| 1990s | 241 | 4,157 girls |
| 2000s | 1,078 | 928 girls |
| 2010s | 1,649 | 606 girls |
| 2020s | 1,116 | 896 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.2 | 138,067 boys |
| 1920s | 3.5 | 282,486 boys |
| 1930s | 3.8 | 261,780 boys |
| 1940s | 8.4 | 118,343 boys |
| 1950s | 9.7 | 103,093 boys |
| 1960s | 12 | 81,566 boys |
| 1970s | 23 | 43,975 boys |
| 1980s | 21 | 47,529 boys |
| 1990s | 56 | 17,912 boys |
| 2000s | 121 | 8,232 boys |
| 2010s | 112 | 8,928 boys |
| 2020s | 77 | 13,072 boys |
More Celtic girl names
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Olive · olive tree
Questions about the name Reagan
What does the name Reagan mean?
Reagan means “little king” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Reagan?
Reagan has Celtic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Reagan a boy or girl name?
Reagan is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Reagan?
Reagan ranked #248 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,244 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#97).