Regis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Regis originates from Latin, meaning 'kingly.' It has evolved through historical forms from Latin to Old French and Modern English. The name carries traits of nobility and leadership, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and has variants like Reginald and Reggie.
The name Regis is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Regis has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Regis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 827th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 721st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 913th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1624th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1783rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5546th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7388th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3821st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4004th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5999th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15428th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13246th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Regis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Regis"
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛdʒɪs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Regis is derived from the Latin word 'rex,' meaning 'king.' It signifies a royal or regal connotation.
Meaning
kingly
Language Evolution
Regis (Latin), Regis (Old French), Regis (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, often used in the context of nobility and royalty.
Variants & Derivatives
Reginald, Reggie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Regis is perceived as a strong and noble name, often associated with leadership and authority.
Famous People
Regis Philbin, an American television personality, Regis debruyne, a Belgian footballer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Regis"
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 "Regis"
"Regis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 827th of 7545 | 1,069 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 721st of 6773 | 1,362 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 913th of 7552 | 1,261 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1624th of 10718 | 472 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1783rd of 16616 | 660 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5546th of 24088 | 224 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7388th of 23106 | 127 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3821st of 9107 | 103 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4004th of 9204 | 93 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5999th of 12526 | 76 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15428th of 19264 | 12 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13246th of 27321 | 54 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Regis" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1125th/1125 |
100.00% 305th/305 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 919th/919 |
100.00% 270th/270 |
100.00% 2237th/2237 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 970th/970 |
100.00% 400th/400 |
- |
100.00% 1581st/1581 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 1620th/1620 |
100.00% 786th/786 |
- |
100.00% 2263rd/2263 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 1684th/1684 |
100.00% 1249th/1249 |
100.00% 1933rd/1933 |
100.00% 3143rd/3143 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 3257th/3257 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Regis" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Regis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Regis" 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.