Declining since 2011, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Reginae since 1991
Babies named Reginae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 211 |
| 2010s | 506 |
| 2020s | 91 |
Meaning & origin
Reginae is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1991. It reached its highest rank in 2010, but has since declined in usage; the trajectory data indicates a falling trend from 2011 onward. In 2025, the name ranked 9457th, with approximately 1 in 160,727 newborn girls given the name, reflecting its rarity. The name's spelling suggests a connection to Regina, the Latin word for queen, but Reginae is a distinct coinage that likely emerged from contemporary naming preferences for elaborate or feminized forms. Its lack of top state data indicates it never concentrated regionally, and no common nicknames or variants have become established. As a name with African-American cultural resonance in some contexts, Reginae remains a highly uncommon choice that stands out without a long historical pedigree.
Reginae appears to be a modern coined name, likely a respelling or elaboration of Regina, which is Latin for 'queen'. While Regina has been used since medieval times, Reginae is a recent innovation, first recorded in the United States in 1991. Its spelling may also be influenced by the Latin feminine genitive form (meaning 'of the queen'), though the name itself does not derive from that grammatical case. The name has not achieved widespread popularity but has seen occasional use in the 2000s and 2010s.
Sibling names for Reginae
Names that share Reginae's style, for a brother or sister.
