Reagan
Reagan is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little king or descendant of Ríagán.
Origin and history
Reagan is a name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the surname Ó Ríagáin meaning 'descendant of Ríagán'. Historically associated with the Irish king Brian Boru's nephew, it gained significant popularity in the United States as a given name in the late 20th century, influenced in part by U.S. President Ronald Reagan. It remains a popular choice for girls in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
65,739 babies in the United States have been named Reagan since 1880. It ranks #499 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #159.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.1 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 115 |
| 1970-1980 | 880 |
| 1980-1990 | 767 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,264 |
| 2000-2010 | 19,975 |
| 2010-2019 | 28,859 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,872 |
Famous people named Reagan
- Reagan Strange: Singer
Nicknames
Rae, Rea
Fun facts
- The root word 'rí' in Gaelic translates to 'king', combined with a diminutive suffix to mean 'little king'.
- Reagan was among the prominent surname-as-first-name choices that gained momentum in the United States starting in the 1980s.