Reign
Reign is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Royal rule, sovereignty, or kingdom.
Origin and history
Reign is a modern vocabulary name derived from the English word for royal rule or sovereignty. Originating from Old French and Latin roots, it has seen a rapid rise in popularity in the United States in recent years. It offers a contemporary, majestic feel similar to other regal titles used as given names.
Popularity in the United States
7,989 babies in the United States have been named Reign since 1880. It ranks #1874 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #389.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.2 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- NY (6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 37 |
| 2000-2010 | 360 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,823 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,769 |
Fun facts
- Derived directly from the English word 'reign', which comes from Old French 'regne' and Latin 'regnum'.
- The name experienced a sharp rise in U.S. baby name rankings during the 2010s and 2020s.