Holding steady.
Popularity of Ragina since 1955
Babies named Ragina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1966, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ragina's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 91 |
| 1970s | 129 |
| 1980s | 87 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ragina is a rare spelling variant of the Latin name Regina, meaning 'queen'. First recorded in 1955, Ragina saw its peak popularity in 1974, though it never entered the top 1,000 names in the United States. Its trajectory has been stable, with infrequent use persisting into the 2020s. The name has been given almost exclusively to girls, with no recorded male bearers. Despite its royal meaning, Ragina remains an uncommon choice, likely appealing to parents seeking a distinctive twist on a classic name.
Ragina is a variant spelling of Regina, which comes directly from the Latin word regina, meaning 'queen'. The name Regina was used in early Christian contexts, notably by Saint Regina, a 3rd-century French martyr. The variant Ragina, recorded in the U.S. since at least 1955, appears to be a respelling more common in the mid-20th century, perhaps influenced by names like Regina or Raguel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Reggie, Gina, Rags
Sibling names for Ragina
Names that share Ragina's style, for a brother or sister.
