Declining since 2006.
Popularity of Reygan since 1997
Babies named Reygan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 158 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Reygan is a modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1997. It is a respelling of the more established Reagan, a surname-turned-first-name that rose to prominence in the 1980s. The peak year for Reygan was 2005, after which its usage began a gradual decline that has continued through 2025. While it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, its spelling variation gives it a contemporary, individualized feel. The name is almost exclusively given to girls, and its trajectory reflects a pattern of falling popularity since its peak, likely as parents have shifted to other trendy spellings. Despite its rarity, Reygan fits well with other modern unisex-sounding names like Peyton, Mackenzie, and Emerson.
Reygan is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the late 1990s. It is likely a respelling of Reagan, a surname of Irish origin meaning 'little king,' but the specific spelling 'Reygan' suggests a creative modification to give the name a distinctive look. The name has seen sporadic use, primarily for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rey, Gan
Sibling names for Reygan
Names that share Reygan's style, for a brother or sister.
