Holding steady.
Popularity of Regena since 1904
Babies named Regena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 92 |
| 1920s | 182 |
| 1930s | 177 |
| 1940s | 369 |
| 1950s | 661 |
| 1960s | 641 |
| 1970s | 400 |
| 1980s | 147 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Regena is a variant of Regina, the Latin word for 'queen.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1904 and saw a peak in popularity in 1948. Since then, its usage has remained stable but low, ranking outside the top 1000 names. The name has not been especially concentrated in any particular state, reflecting a broad but sparse distribution. Regena offers a slightly different spelling while retaining the regal meaning of its root name.
Regena is a variant of Regina, the Latin word for 'queen.' It has been used as a given name since the early Christian era, often in reference to the Virgin Mary as Regina Coeli (Queen of Heaven). The name saw modest use in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, with a peak in 1948.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Reg, Genie, Reggie
Sibling names for Regena
Names that share Regena's style, for a brother or sister.
