Regina
How to say it: ruh-JEE-nuh · /rəˈdʒinə/
Queen; from Latin 'regina', feminine of rex (king). Used as both a given name and a Marian title.
Regina was the 412th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 786 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are up about 29% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #363 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #412 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 786 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,217 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | +29% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #363 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long past its height in the 1960s, Regina continues in steady use. It is far below that peak at present, yet growth is likely ahead.
What goes with it
Stately and soft, said ruh JEE nuh, with a strong royal air. Veronica and Diana share its style.
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Nicknames
- Reggie
- Gina
- Rina
Honouring a Regina in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Regina is about 1 in 176.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Regina
- Regina King (born 1971)American actress and director
- Regina Spektor (born 1980)American musician
- Regina Hall (born 1970)American actress
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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- Main antagonist of Mean Girls (2004); iconic queen-bee villain and lasting meme/fashion reference
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