Regan
Regan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little king or descendant of Riagán.
Origin and history
Regan is an Irish surname adapted as a given name, derived from the Gaelic Ó Riagáin meaning descendant of Riagán. Historically associated with King Lear's daughter in Shakespeare's tragedy, it is used for both boys and girls in the United States. Though more common for females in modern times, it maintains steady usage as a masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
3,746 babies in the United States have been named Regan since 1880. It ranks #2084 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1774.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35.5 %)
- CA (23 %)
- NY (10.2 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 73 |
| 1950-1960 | 311 |
| 1960-1970 | 583 |
| 1970-1980 | 519 |
| 1980-1990 | 383 |
| 1990-2000 | 570 |
| 2000-2010 | 655 |
| 2010-2019 | 494 |
| 2020-2029 | 153 |
Famous people named Regan
- Regan Upshaw: American football player
- Regan King: Rugby union player
Fun facts
- Regan is famous as the name of one of King Lear's treacherous daughters in William Shakespeare's famous play.
- It stems from the ancient Irish personal name Riagán, which is believed to be linked to the Gaelic word for king or impulsive movement.