Reign
How to say it: RAYN · /ˈreɪn/
English word name meaning 'to rule as sovereign'; used as a given name for its regal, powerful connotation.
Reign was the 268th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,015 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #270 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #268 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,015 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,819 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #270 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Reign emerged in the last forty years and hit its stride in the 2020s. At its peak today, it is expected to slip a little in the next few years.
What goes with it
Quiet strength fills a single soft syllable with a regal theme. Royal shares the same style.
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Honouring a Reign in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Reign is about 1 in 76.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #369.
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