Reagan

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Descendant Of Riagán; Little King

Background: The name Reagan originates from the Irish surname 'Ok Riagáin,' meaning 'descendant of Riagán.' The name Riagán itself translates to 'little king' in Gaelic, reflecting a noble lineage and legacy.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#499
Total births
72,228
Most popular decade
2010s (92,883 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-138 ranks)
Years in Top 100
4
First recorded year
1913

Gender usage

10.7% male 89.3% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1913
First year births
5
First year rank
#2,821
Peak year
2004
Peak year births
366
Peak rank
#596
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
110
Recent rank
#1,566

Female

First year
1956
First year births
7
First year rank
#4,837
Peak year
2016
Peak year births
3,096
Peak rank
#98
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,292
Recent rank
#244

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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