Holding steady.
Popularity of Regginald since 1956
Babies named Regginald per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Regginald is an uncommon respelling of the classic Reginald. According to Social Security Administration data, the name was first recorded in 1956, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak year of usage was 1977, after which it has maintained a stable but very low level of use. Because it has never been statistically significant, there are no top states associated with the name. The variant spelling with double 'g' suggests a desire for individuality while retaining the traditional sound. Parents considering Regginald may appreciate its rarity and the familiar nickname options Reg or Reggie.
Regginald appears to be a respelling or variant of the established English name Reginald, which is derived from the Old English name Regenweald (from regen 'counsel, might' and weald 'power, ruler') but was reinforced by the Norman form Reynaud, ultimately from Germanic elements ragin 'advice, counsel' and wald 'rule'. The double 'g' spelling is unconventional and may reflect phonetic spelling or a modern respelling trend. The name has been in sporadic use in the United States since at least 1956.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Reg, Reggie
Sibling names for Regginald
Names that share Regginald's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Bernadette, Gwendolyn, Wilhelmina, Priscilla, Harriet
