Raegan
Raegan is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Little king or impulsive.
Origin and history
Raegan is a modern spelling variant of the Irish surname Reagan, which derives from the Gaelic name Ó Ríagáin meaning 'descendant of Ríagán'. The root name Ríagán is associated with meanings such as 'little king' or 'impulsive'. In the United States, it gained popularity as a feminine given name in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, influenced by the classic surname-as-first-name trend.
Popularity in the United States
25,214 babies in the United States have been named Raegan since 1880. It ranks #917 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #352.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.6 %)
- CA (6.3 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 95 |
| 1970-1980 | 469 |
| 1980-1990 | 303 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,548 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,366 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,139 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,294 |
Nicknames
Rae, Ray
Fun facts
- Raegan derived from the historic Irish clan name Ó Ríagáin, historically prominent in Leinster and Munster.
- The spelling 'Raegan' gained traction alongside 'Reagan' as parents sought alternative phonetic spellings.