Reagan
Anglicized from Irish Gaelic Ó Riagáin (“descendant of Riagán”), a personal name possibly derived from ríodhgach (“impulsive, furious”), an alternative form of ríogach.
Every Reagan since 1913 — 73,580 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reagan
Reagan is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #248 in 2025 with 1,244 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 73,580 American babies have been named Reagan — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 3,322 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Reagan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reagan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,244 | #248 | 98 | #1,687 |
| 2024 | 1,297 | #244 | 110 | #1,580 |
| 2023 | 1,728 | #168 | 115 | #1,535 |
| 2022 | 1,988 | #147 | 145 | #1,306 |
| 2021 | 2,242 | #126 | 166 | #1,186 |
| 2020 | 2,373 | #114 | 160 | #1,198 |
| 2019 | 2,754 | #102 | 196 | #1,050 |
| 2018 | 2,820 | #107 | 202 | #1,021 |
| 2017 | 3,005 | #98 | 213 | #973 |
| 2016 | 3,097 | #98 | 204 | #1,004 |
| 2015 | 3,061 | #99 | 207 | #995 |
| 2014 | 2,903 | #106 | 206 | #1,001 |
| 2013 | 3,040 | #104 | 209 | #960 |
| 2012 | 3,088 | #97 | 234 | #895 |
| 2011 | 2,611 | #122 | 232 | #891 |
| 2010 | 2,480 | #127 | 203 | #974 |
| 2009 | 2,540 | #127 | 211 | #957 |
| 2008 | 2,385 | #143 | 204 | #978 |
| 2007 | 2,261 | #156 | 247 | #854 |
| 2006 | 2,238 | #156 | 260 | #793 |
| 2005 | 2,425 | #139 | 299 | #692 |
| 2004 | 2,269 | #145 | 366 | #596 |
| 2003 | 1,657 | #201 | 200 | #866 |
| 2002 | 1,624 | #199 | 223 | #776 |
| 2001 | 1,445 | #220 | 235 | #742 |
| 2000 | 1,131 | #286 | 180 | #879 |
| 1995 | 399 | #576 | 120 | #1,015 |
| 1990 | 88 | #1,684 | 52 | #1,608 |
| 1985 | 59 | #1,896 | 35 | #1,755 |
| 1980 | 161 | #932 | 58 | #1,212 |
| 1975 | 133 | #950 | 38 | #1,447 |
| 1970 | 20 | #3,281 | 32 | #1,516 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,141 | 24 | #1,618 |
| 1960 | — | — | 17 | #2,023 |
| 1955 | — | — | 15 | #2,116 |
| 1950 | — | — | 22 | #1,605 |
| 1945 | — | — | 12 | #2,106 |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #3,073 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 8 | #3,234 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #4,181 |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #4,281 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reagan mean?
Anglicized from Irish Gaelic Ó Riagáin (“descendant of Riagán”), a personal name possibly derived from ríodhgach (“impulsive, furious”), an alternative form of ríogach.
How popular is the name Reagan in 2025?
Reagan ranked #248 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,244 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reagan?
73,580 babies have been named Reagan in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reagan most popular?
Reagan peaked in 2012, when 3,322 newborns received the name.
Is Reagan a boy or girl name?
Reagan is used for both: about 89% of babies named Reagan have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Reagan rising or falling?
Reagan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.