Regenia
Regenia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Queen.
Origin and history
Regenia is a rare variant spelling of Regina, originating from the Latin word for queen. It saw mild usage in the United States during the mid-20th century but has since become extremely uncommon. Today, it stands as a traditional, regal-sounding name with a distinctive spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,626 babies in the United States have been named Regenia since 1880. It ranks #3446 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (14.2 %)
- TN (14.1 %)
- GA (13.9 %)
- TX (11.6 %)
- NC (11.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 56 |
| 1920-1930 | 145 |
| 1930-1940 | 154 |
| 1940-1950 | 484 |
| 1950-1960 | 801 |
| 1960-1970 | 633 |
| 1970-1980 | 297 |
| 1980-1990 | 44 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Reggie, Gina, Genie, Jeanie
Fun facts
- Regenia developed as a phonetic or stylized spelling variation of the traditional Latin name Regina.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States between the 1930s and 1960s before fading in recent decades.