Declining since 2011.
Popularity of Reegan since 1990
Babies named Reegan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 100 | 22 |
| 2000s | 580 | 148 |
| 2010s | 454 | 154 |
| 2020s | 44 | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Reegan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990, making it a relatively modern given name. Its popularity peaked in 2012, but it has been on a declining trajectory since 2011. While it has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally, the name has a steady presence, particularly in states with Irish heritage. The variant spelling Reegan offers a slight twist on the more familiar Reagan, retaining the Irish roots and the meaning of 'little king'.
Reegan is a variant spelling of Reagan, which comes from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, meaning 'descendant of Riagán'. Riagán is a personal name derived from the Old Irish word 'rí' (king) combined with a diminutive suffix, thus 'little king'. The surname has been in use in Ireland for centuries, but as a given name it gained traction in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
“Reegan” around the world
Where Reegan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ree, Reggie
Sibling names for Reegan
Names that share Reegan's style, for a brother or sister.
