A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Reggie since 1906
Babies named Reggie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 94 |
| 1920s | 203 |
| 1930s | 307 |
| 1940s | 997 |
| 1950s | 1,665 |
| 1960s | 2,104 |
| 1970s | 2,295 |
| 1980s | 1,546 |
| 1990s | 1,047 |
| 2000s | 850 |
| 2010s | 651 |
| 2020s | 504 |
Meaning & origin
Reggie started appearing in U.S. records as early as 1906, though it became most popular in the 1970s, reaching its peak rank of 1979. After declining for decades, the name has been rising again since 2016, a revival that reflects a broader fondness for vintage nickname names. Reggie was most common in Utah, Washington, and Pennsylvania during the 1970s, suggesting regional appeal. Today, its 2025 rank of 1852 places it firmly in the uncommon but recognizable category, with a modern 1-in-20,095 usage rate that keeps it fresh without being trendy.
Reggie is a diminutive of Reginald, which is the English form of the Germanic name Raginald, composed of the elements 'ragin' (advice) and 'wald' (ruler). The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became popular in the Middle Ages. Reggie emerged as a standalone nickname in the 19th century.
Where Reggie is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Reggie” around the world
Where Reggie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
31
babies in 2025
New Zealand
20
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Sibling names for Reggie
Names that share Reggie's style, for a brother or sister.
