Reign
Reign is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rule, sovereign power, or kingdom.
Origin and history
Reign is a modern English word name derived from the Old French 'regne' and Latin 'regnum', meaning rule or kingdom. Historically rare as a given name, it experienced a surge in popularity in the 2010s. In the U.S., it is used for both boys and girls as a bold, modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,002 babies in the United States have been named Reign since 1880. It ranks #1998 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #626.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.7 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
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 | 21 |
| 2000-2010 | 220 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,216 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,545 |
Fun facts
- Reign emerged alongside a modern U.S. naming trend favoring royal and status-inspired vocabulary names.
- The word traces back to the Latin noun 'regnum' (kingdom) and verb 'regnare' (to rule).