Reginal
Every Reginal since 1914 — 2,594 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reginal
Reginal is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1914, 2,594 American babies have been named Reginal. Its peak came in 1970, when 92 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Reginal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reginal 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #13,799 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,569 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,675 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,487 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,434 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,944 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #8,005 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,163 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,766 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,985 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,381 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,534 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #6,065 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,771 |
| 2002 | — | — | 19 | #4,293 |
| 2001 | — | — | 23 | #3,699 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,340 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,456 |
| 1990 | — | — | 35 | #2,117 |
| 1985 | — | — | 34 | #1,783 |
| 1980 | — | — | 43 | #1,466 |
| 1975 | — | — | 43 | #1,339 |
| 1970 | — | — | 92 | #844 |
| 1965 | — | — | 58 | #974 |
| 1960 | — | — | 50 | #1,112 |
| 1955 | — | — | 36 | #1,269 |
| 1950 | — | — | 21 | #1,645 |
| 1945 | — | — | 7 | #2,943 |
| 1940 | — | — | 11 | #2,289 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #4,044 |
| 1930 | — | — | 7 | #3,524 |
| 1925 | — | — | 10 | #2,896 |
| 1920 | — | — | 10 | #2,924 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Reginal in 2025?
Reginal did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Reginal?
2,594 babies have been named Reginal in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reginal most popular?
Reginal peaked in 1970, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Reginal a boy or girl name?
Reginal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reginal rising or falling?
Reginal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.