Regis
Regis is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Kingly, ruler, or belonging to the king.
Origin and history
Regis is a masculine name derived from the Old French word meaning 'king' or 'kingly', rooted in the Latin 'rex'. In the United States, it has been a consistently rare but well-recognized classic name, famously associated with television host Regis Philbin. Over 5,000 U.S. boys have been given the name since records began in 1880.
Popularity in the United States
5,193 babies in the United States have been named Regis since 1880. It ranks #1696 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- PA (92.2 %)
- OH (2.9 %)
- NY (1.7 %)
- CA (0.9 %)
- FL (0.51 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 48 |
| 1910-1920 | 484 |
| 1920-1930 | 679 |
| 1930-1940 | 734 |
| 1940-1950 | 838 |
| 1950-1960 | 667 |
| 1960-1970 | 441 |
| 1970-1980 | 257 |
| 1980-1990 | 401 |
| 1990-2000 | 331 |
| 2000-2010 | 136 |
| 2010-2019 | 112 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Famous people named Regis
- Regis Philbin: Television host, Presenter
- Regis Toomey: Actor
Fun facts
- Although often associated with the Latin word 'regis' (of the king), its historic spread in France developed via Old French regional surnames.
- American television personality Regis Philbin brought widespread public familiarity to the name throughout his multidecade broadcasting career.