Reggie
Reggie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Counsel ruler or power of counsel.
Origin and history
Reggie is a classic masculine name, primarily originating as a diminutive of Reginald, which derives from the Germanic elements meaning counsel and rule. It gained popularity as an independent given name in the mid-to-late 20th century. In the United States, it remains a recognizable and friendly option, though it is used less frequently today than in previous decades.
Popularity in the United States
12,276 babies in the United States have been named Reggie since 1880. It ranks #1069 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1433.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14 %)
- TX (10 %)
- NC (7.7 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- LA (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 13 |
| 1910-1920 | 94 |
| 1920-1930 | 203 |
| 1930-1940 | 307 |
| 1940-1950 | 997 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,665 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,104 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,295 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,546 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,047 |
| 2000-2010 | 850 |
| 2010-2019 | 651 |
| 2020-2029 | 504 |
Famous people named Reggie
- Reggie Jackson: Baseball Player, Athlete
- Reggie Miller: Basketball Player, Sports Analyst
- Reggie Bush: Football Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Reggie originally developed as a pet form of Reginald before becoming a distinct legal name.
- The name gained iconic status in sports and media, notably through baseball legend Reggie Jackson.