Reagan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Reagan is an Irish name derived from the surname Ó Riagáin, meaning 'descendant of Riagán' or 'kingly'. It has evolved from its original form to its modern use. The name is associated with leadership and has gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, due to Ronald Reagan. It has no biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Reagan"
Pronunciation
/ˈreɪɡən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Reagan is derived from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, which means 'descendant of Riagán'. The personal name Riagán itself is thought to be derived from the word 'ri', meaning 'king'.
Meaning
noble, kingly
Language Evolution
Ó Riagáin, Reagan
Historical Usage
The name Reagan gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly after the presidency of Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.
Variants & Derivatives
Regan, Ragan, Raegan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Reagan is often perceived as modern and appealing, associated with leadership and strength due to its historical associations.
Famous People
Ronald Reagan, Patti Reagan, Reagan Gomez-Preston
📊 Reagan Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 3,322 peak births in 2012
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Reagan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Reagan"
"Reagan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3705th of 7545 | 77 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3110th of 6773 | 109 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1782nd of 7552 | 366 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1467th of 10718 | 559 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1455th of 16616 | 897 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 820th of 24088 | 3,603 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1123rd of 23106 | 2,133 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7520th of 12526 | 41 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1473rd of 19264 | 1,122 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1114th of 27321 | 2,422 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 178th of 35406 | 30,603 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 117th of 30306 | 30,296 |
Regional Popularity of "Reagan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
61.03% 1444th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
57.29% 1348th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
37.57% 1072nd/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
24.64% 867th/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
51.02% 1880th/3685 |
- |
18.68% 970th/5194 |
39.86% 2518th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.02% 1009th/4582 |
27.61% 1426th/5164 |
9.50% 695th/7313 |
12.34% 921st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
30.65% 1221st/3984 |
32.11% 1441st/4487 |
15.36% 1048th/6822 |
18.10% 1136th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Reagan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
92.90% 2578th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
50.19% 1474th/2937 |
63.68% 2218th/3483 |
31.47% 1107th/3518 |
58.73% 2375th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
34.68% 1278th/3685 |
57.16% 2558th/4475 |
13.11% 681st/5194 |
34.19% 2160th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
3.32% 152nd/4582 |
5.64% 291st/5164 |
1.78% 130th/7313 |
3.77% 281st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
2.41% 96th/3984 |
3.05% 137th/4487 |
1.55% 106th/6822 |
2.25% 141st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Reagan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Reagan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Reagan" in the United States
The name Reagan is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Reagan has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Reagan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3705th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3110th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1782nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1467th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1455th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 820th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1123rd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7520th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1473rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1114th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 178th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 117th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Reagan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.