Reagan
How to say it: RAY-gun · /ˈreɪɡən/
Anglicization of Irish 'O Riagain', from 'ri' (king) and a diminutive suffix, meaning 'descendant of the little king'.
Reagan was the 189th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,244 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 | 1,244 |
| 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
Born of the last forty years, Reagan climbed to its height in the 2010s. Still close to that peak, it is likely to ease down in the next few years.
What goes with it
Sharp yet smooth, Reagan blends soft and crisp sounds. Rae serves as a short form and Sloan reflects its style.
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Nicknames
- Rae
- Reag
Honouring a Reagan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Reagan is about 1 in 73.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Famous people named Reagan
- Reagan Gomez-Preston (born 1980)American actress
- Reagan Pasternak (born 1977)Canadian actress
- Reagan Wilson (1947–2026)American model and actress
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