Raegan
How to say it: RAY-gun · /ˈreɪɡən/
Feminine variant of Reagan; from Irish Gaelic Riagan meaning 'little king' or 'impulsive'.
Raegan was the 189th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 589 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 57% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #322 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #189 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 589 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,733 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −57% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #322 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Raegan grew almost entirely in recent decades toward a high in the 2010s. Still close to that high, it is expected to tilt downward.
What goes with it
Bright and firm with a royal note, Raegan sounds confident. Rae offers a trim short form.
Nicknames
- Rae
- Reagan
Honouring a Raegan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Raegan is about 1 in 73.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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