Holding steady.
Popularity of Regine since 1915
Babies named Regine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 113 |
| 1970s | 175 |
| 1980s | 243 |
| 1990s | 618 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Regine is a name of Latin origin meaning 'queen', directly derived from 'regina'. While it has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000, it saw modest use in the 1990s, with its peak year in 1994. The name has a stable trajectory and appears primarily in French and German-speaking contexts. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, regal quality.
Regine is derived from the Latin 'regina', meaning 'queen'. It was adopted into French as 'Régine' and later used in English-speaking countries, though it remains relatively uncommon. The name has been used in Europe since the Middle Ages, often associated with royalty and nobility.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Reg, Reggie, Gina
Variants: Régine, Regina
Sibling names for Regine
Names that share Regine's style, for a brother or sister.
